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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Alex ‘Rami-chan’ Ramirez, a legend of Japan’s unofficial national sport of baseball, was also in attendance and as approachable as ever, chatting and smiling with the stream of people wanting pictures with him. Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024 Brown is insistent that cosmetics should be more approachable and says all store employees are trained to focus on shoppers' positive features. Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 The method is so approachable, there is no reason why this can't be your go-to for a potluck or family gathering. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 In fact, each order of Greek design—Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—was based on the human body, and therefore felt safe, approachable, and familiar. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for approachable 

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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