approachable

[ uh-proh-chuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being approached; accessible.
2. (of a person) easy to meet, know, talk with, etc.

Other Words From

• ap·proacha·bili·ty ap·proacha·ble·ness noun
• nonap·proacha·bili·ty noun
• nonap·proacha·ble adjective
• nonap·proacha·ble·ness noun
• reap·proacha·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of approachable¹

First recorded in 1565–75; approach + -able

Example Sentences

By “timeless”, we mean there’s recognizable, approachable dishes on the menu that appeal to a vast audience.

From Salon

IndieCade for more than 15 years has been dedicated to championing independent games, often with a focus on the experimental and the approachable.

From Los Angeles Times

While “microdosing Ozempic” joins the lexicon on gentler-sounding beauty terms like “baby Botox” and “mini face lift” that make procedures seem more approachable, the reality is that some people do see benefits from lower doses.

From Los Angeles Times

“You would see them play in pizza parlors in Portland. They would hang out with fans after the show; they were very approachable.”

From Los Angeles Times

He’s got a natural swagger on camera, and he produces approachable yet intimate content littered with gems of tennis knowledge.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• affable
• cordial
• receptive
• sociable