approachable

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

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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Few brands have made ingredient lists feel as approachable as The Ordinary. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026 While this may seem incongruous with some of his emotional displays on the field, coaches with different backgrounds and specialties have consistently described Crow-Armstrong as approachable and teachable. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 One reason for this revival might be that traveling overseas has become more approachable than ever. — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026 Reviewers agree that the design looks refined, with leather that feels more expensive than its approachable price point suggests. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 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 7 Sep. 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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