approachable
Americanadjective
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capable of being approached; accessible.
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(of a person) easy to meet, know, talk with, etc.
Other Word Forms
- approachability noun
- approachableness noun
- nonapproachability noun
- nonapproachable adjective
- nonapproachableness noun
- reapproachable adjective
Etymology
Origin of approachable
Example Sentences
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When reminiscing about films or promulgating his ideas on technique, Kurosawa comes across as approachable and marvelously unassuming.
“Building new things is so much more approachable for businesses, introducing new revenue lines.”
She is recognized in Central America for her methodical, approachable style and deep understanding of Latin America’s political and cultural dynamics.
From Los Angeles Times
He wears an apricot bow tie which, by my estimation, makes him very approachable.
From Literature
Had he provided more points of access like his quote from the 1970s rock star Patti Smith—“Jesus died for somebody’s sins . . . but not mine”—his book might be more approachable than it is.
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