relatable

adjective

re·​lat·​able ri-ˈlā-tə-bəl 

1

: able to be related

especially : able to be shown or established to have a causal or logical connection to something

Some of these linguistic simplifications are directly relatable to the loss of certain language functions …

—William A. Foley

2

US : able to be related to : possible to understand, like, or have sympathy for because of similarities to oneself or one's own experiences

a movie featuring strong but relatable characters

Thriftier threads can make high-rolling politicos and their wives seem more relatable.

—Roya Wolverson

relatability

ri-ˌlā-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

He also maintained an outsized relatability, as the kind of guy who seemed more at ease with commoners than with any media elite.

—Richard Hoffer

Examples of relatable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kendrick's recollection is relatable for those who have lived through similarly difficult life circumstances. —David Oliver, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024

By tapping into these relatable and often humorous themes, creators of memecoins aim to attract attention and drive trading activity in the crypto market. —Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 18 Oct. 2024

Using Spanglish—a blend of both languages—can feel authentic and relatable to this audience. —Manuel MacHado, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024

But most people found the share very relatable, and many commended Hannah for being so real. —Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1