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.
adjective
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capable of being approached; accessible
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(of a person) friendly
Other Word Forms
- approachability noun
- approachableness noun
- nonapproachability noun
- nonapproachable adjective
- nonapproachableness noun
- reapproachable adjective
Etymology
Origin of approachable
Explanation
Celebrities who are friendly and easy to talk to are often described as approachable. It means they are nice and open, so you can easily approach them and say hello. A text is approachable if a reader feels like it's easy to understand and connect with. Approachable also describes how you approach, or get to a location. If your school is located deep in the woods, it might only be approachable by one road. In the winter, that road had better stay plowed or your school won't be approachable by anyone at all.
Vocabulary lists containing approachable
Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
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Example Sentences
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It is very approachable for a CEO and tangible for all of us.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
When reminiscing about films or promulgating his ideas on technique, Kurosawa comes across as approachable and marvelously unassuming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
From his home in a quiet suburb near Washington DC, supporters describe him as low-profile and approachable - a frequent visitor to local cafés, often accompanied by his wife, Yasmine, without visible security.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
For a moment, I think the kid’s asking if his dad’s being friendly and approachable.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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