approachable

adjective

ap·​proach·​able ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl How to pronounce approachable (audio)
: capable of being approached : accessible
specifically : easy to meet or deal with
friendly and approachable people
approachability noun

Examples of approachable in a Sentence

The supervisor is quite approachable, so don't hesitate to bring up any problems you have. The topic is complex but the book itself is very approachable. The cabin is approachable from several directions.
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But there’s also the fact that a much older Peter, who is believed to be easy-going and approachable despite his notable wealth, had his sights set on Simone as his new love to begin with. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2025 Jan’s was founded in Huntington Beach in 1972 with a mission for better eating, making healthy food accessible and approachable for people. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025 There really weren’t any players this season who weren’t approachable. Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 20 May 2025 Why is there nothing in a more affordable, approachable space that looks and feels beautiful? Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for approachable

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of approachable was in 1571

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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approachable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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approachable

adjective
ap·​proach·​able ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl How to pronounce approachable (audio)
: easy to meet or deal with
a friendly and approachable teacher
approachability noun

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