Synonyms

approachable

American

[uh-proh-chuh-buhl] / əˈproʊ tʃə bəl /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

approachability noun
approachableness noun
nonapproachability noun
nonapproachable adjective
nonapproachableness noun
reapproachable adjective

Etymology

Origin of approachable

First recorded in 1565–75; approach + -able

Example Sentences

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It is very approachable for a CEO and tangible for all of us.

From Barron's

She loves to show off her cooking skills on Instagram, where she projects an image of an approachable leader who gets up early on Sundays to bake fresh bread for her family.

From Barron's

Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.

From Los Angeles Times

James focused on making this complex topic approachable to a general audience.

From The Wall Street Journal

These were usually not the most technically advanced devices on the market but often the most affordable and approachable.

From The Wall Street Journal

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