approachable

American  

[uh-proh-chuh-buhl] / əˈproʊ tʃə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being approached; accessible.

2. (of a person) easy to meet, know, talk with, etc.

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Other Word Forms

• approachability noun
• approachableness noun
• nonapproachability noun
• nonapproachable adjective
• nonapproachableness noun
• reapproachable adjective

Etymology

Origin of approachable

First recorded in 1565–75; approach + -able

Example Sentences

Wines from this grape usually skew tannic, even fierce, but the Niepoort version is the opposite: darkly fruity, slightly funky, fairly low in alcohol and very approachable.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It drinks much like a wine, but it’s more approachable, like a beer,” said Andrew Blake, the founder of Blake’s Beverage Company in Armada, Mich.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he was so friendly and approachable that even opposing fans had fun engaging in banter and discussions.

From Los Angeles Times

“We just wanted to make the whole space feel more approachable.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Little projects postponed for years—closing a checking account, updating a will—become approachable when you’ve got a squad.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• affable
• cordial
• receptive
• sociable