approachable

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

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

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Origin of approachable

First recorded in 1565–75; approach + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM approachable

Words nearby approachable

appressorium, apprise, apprize, appro, approach, approachable, approach light, approach shot, approbate, approbation, approbative
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Words related to approachable

convenient, cordial, affable, receptive, sociable, attainable, obtainable, reachable, come-at-able, getable, agreeable, congenial, open

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British Dictionary definitions for approachable

approachable
/ (əˈprəʊtʃəbəl) /

adjective

capable of being approached; accessible
(of a person) friendly

Derived forms of approachable

approachability or approachableness, noun
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