personalised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈpɜːrsənəlaɪzd/
KK: /ˈpɜrnəˌsəlaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Designed or made to meet the individual needs or preferences of a person.
Example
The company offers personalised gifts for every occasion.
Conversation
I just got a new phone with a personalised case.
That sounds cool! What design did you choose?
I went with my favorite colors and a custom quote.
Nice choice! It's great to have something so personalised.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
customized
tailored
individualized
Antonyms
standardized
generic
uniform
verb
Definition
To make something suitable for a particular individual by adding personal touches or modifications.
Example
The company personalised the gifts for each employee to make them feel special.
Tense Forms
Past: personalised
Past Participle: personalised
Conversation
Did you see the gift I personalised for my sister?
Yeah, it looked amazing!
Thanks! I really wanted to make it special for her birthday.
Root Explanation
Personalised → It is formed from "person" (from Latin "persona", meaning a character or individual) and "-al" (meaning relating to) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or become). The word "personalised" means made to relate specifically to an individual or character.
Memory Tip
Think of 'person' as relating to an individual, and when something is 'personalised', it is made specifically for that person.
Visually Confused Words
repersonalize
impersonalize
depersonalize