approachable

[uh-proh-chuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being approached; accessible.

2. (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

Word History and Origins

Origin of approachable¹

First recorded in 1565–75; approach + -able

Example Sentences

Redford occupies an iconic romantic permanence — part of that is his handsome aloofness, an appeal that never quite became approachable, even as his good looks were almost scarily perfect.

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Copeland described him as "always approachable - he always felt like one of us, he was an idol for many youngsters".

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But Meghan’s recipes are incredibly approachable — and include a simple list of ingredients and tools.

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“You can tell, when he’s more approachable, when he’s not as edgy, he’s in a better spot physically,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

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Good looking, and extremely approachable, Cronje was a sponsors' dream and the endorsements flowed.

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Related Words

• affable 
• cordial 
• receptive 
• sociable