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

The team's official Instagram account shared videos and photos from their relatable journey as the NBA players hopped on the 3 train line. —Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024

But the real spark came when Maya, as Harris, took a moment in front of a mirror and wished aloud for some relatable advice. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024

Arguments add to a relatable drama that pushes audience buttons. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

Her funny dynamics with her siblings were more than relatable with Justin (David Henrie) as the smart, trustworthy kind of uptight eldest sibling, Alex, as the middle child with a rebellious spirit, and Max (Jake T. Austin) as the funny and a bit dumb younger brother. —Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1