approachable
capable of being approached; accessible.
(of a person) easy to meet, know, talk with, etc.
Origin of approachable
1Other words from approachable
- 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
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How to use approachable in a sentence
On one hand, researchers have found that being a mother makes female politicians seem warmer or more approachable to voters.
Compared to other adventure sports, bouldering is relatively approachable and affordable—all you need are shoes and chalk, and gyms are plentiful these days, with the cost of a day pass usually under $30.
Why Experts Are Exploring Climbing as a Form of Therapy | Ula Chrobak | October 6, 2020 | Outside OnlineWe should note these are relatively approachable intern-led projects at Google which ought to be consumable by moderate to higher level programmers in one or more of these languages.
Google opens the source for its robots.txt parser in Java and testing framework in C++ | Detlef Johnson | September 23, 2020 | Search Engine LandHaving one that is approachable and encourages open communication fosters engagement, even in a time when virtual interactions are more the norm.
How the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing have risen to the COVID-19 challenge | lbelanger225 | September 10, 2020 | FortuneLearning about failure also makes science more approachable.
A secret of science: Mistakes boost understanding | Rachel Kehoe | September 10, 2020 | Science News For Students
But how can parents be approachable and wise so their children feel comfortable speaking to them?
A Rallying Cry Against the Oversexualization of Our Youth | Darryl Roberts | November 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPersonable and approachable, Jordin was easy to give instruction to because she was present.
‘American Idol’ Bandleader Rickey Minor on His Favorite Performance and What It Takes to Win | Kevin Fallon | May 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe also liked girls, and he liked how approachable he was with a toddler staring awestruck from the next stool over.
Notorious for long dinner lines, the restaurant is far more approachable on the weekends.
A Local’s Guide to D.C. During the Holidays | William O’Connor | December 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTShipstead thought my photo read “young,” “approachable,” and “mischievous.”
A Picture Says It All Or Does It? Judging an Author by Their Photo | Jennifer Miller | December 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was close beside her, and approachable as ever; and Charley held Mrs. Dana and Lynn in conversation.
Alone | Marion HarlandThis spur is one of the few points from which the mass of the Mont Cervin is in anywise approachable.
The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) | John RuskinMiss Poppleton was not an approachable person, and except in extreme cases her pupils did not venture to get up deputations.
The Leader of the Lower School | Angela BrazilHe stands in violent contrast with the bombastic heroes of all times—modest, gentle-hearted, and always approachable.
Our Standard-Bearer | Oliver OpticIt brought God near to them, holding converse with them, and approachable by them.
Bible Emblems | Edward E. Seelye
British Dictionary definitions for approachable
/ (əˈprəʊtʃəbəl) /
capable of being approached; accessible
(of a person) friendly
Derived forms of approachable
- approachability or approachableness, noun
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