approachable

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adjective

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

approachability

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noun

ap·​proach·​abil·​i·​ty ə-ˌprō-chə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce approachability (audio)
plural -es
: the quality or state of being approachable

Examples of approachable in a Sentence

Adjective 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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Adjective
Today’s computers are approachable, but also distracting, argues Caligra co-founder and CEO Grant Bisset. — Daniel Varghese, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 For hobbyists, having the layout, material estimates, and potential trouble spots in one place helps make resin printing more approachable. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Accompanying the return of the skirt in full force — led by the Prada spring 2027 show — footwear reigned supreme, also serving as a more approachable price point compared to bags and ready-to-wear. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Except for a six-month closure in 2016 due to an oven fire, the restaurant was a consistent presence for approachable fine-dining. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for approachable

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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 20 Oct. 2026.

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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
-ˌprō-chə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce approachable (audio)
noun

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