approachable

[ uh-proh-chuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being approached; accessible.
2. (of a person) easy to meet, know, talk with, etc.

Other Words From

• ap·proacha·bili·ty ap·proacha·ble·ness noun
• nonap·proacha·bili·ty noun
• nonap·proacha·ble adjective
• nonap·proacha·ble·ness noun
• reap·proacha·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of approachable¹

First recorded in 1565–75; approach + -able

Example Sentences

On one hand, researchers have found that being a mother makes female politicians seem warmer or more approachable to voters.

From Fortune

Compared to other adventure sports, bouldering is relatively approachable and affordable—all you need are shoes and chalk, and gyms are plentiful these days, with the cost of a day pass usually under $30.

From Outside Online

We should note these are relatively approachable intern-led projects at Google which ought to be consumable by moderate to higher level programmers in one or more of these languages.

From Search Engine Land

Having one that is approachable and encourages open communication fosters engagement, even in a time when virtual interactions are more the norm.

From Fortune

Learning about failure also makes science more approachable.

From Science News For Students

But how can parents be approachable and wise so their children feel comfortable speaking to them?

From The Daily Beast

Personable and approachable, Jordin was easy to give instruction to because she was present.

From The Daily Beast

He also liked girls, and he liked how approachable he was with a toddler staring awestruck from the next stool over.

From The Daily Beast

Notorious for long dinner lines, the restaurant is far more approachable on the weekends.

From The Daily Beast

Shipstead thought my photo read “young,” “approachable,” and “mischievous.”

From The Daily Beast

He was close beside her, and approachable as ever; and Charley held Mrs. Dana and Lynn in conversation.

From Project Gutenberg

This spur is one of the few points from which the mass of the Mont Cervin is in anywise approachable.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Poppleton was not an approachable person, and except in extreme cases her pupils did not venture to get up deputations.

From Project Gutenberg

He stands in violent contrast with the bombastic heroes of all times—modest, gentle-hearted, and always approachable.

From Project Gutenberg

It brought God near to them, holding converse with them, and approachable by them.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• affable
• cordial
• receptive
• sociable