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

ap·proach·a·bil·i·ty, ap·proach·a·ble·ness, nounnon·ap·proach·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·ap·proach·a·ble, adjectivenon·ap·proach·a·ble·ness, noun

re·ap·proach·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby approachable

apprise, apprised, apprize, appro, approach, approachable, approach light, approach shot, approbate, approbation, approbative

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How to use approachable in a sentence

On one hand, researchers have found that being a mother makes female politicians seem warmer or more approachable to voters.
Do female politicians face a ‘motherhood bind’?|kristenlbellstrom|October 16, 2020|Fortune
Compared to other adventure sports, bouldering is relatively approachable and affordable—all you need are shoes and chalk, and gyms are plentiful these days, with the cost of a day pass usually under $30.
Why Experts Are Exploring Climbing as a Form of Therapy|Ula Chrobak|October 6, 2020|Outside Online
We should note these are relatively approachable intern-led projects at Google which ought to be consumable by moderate to higher level programmers in one or more of these languages.
Google opens the source for its robots.txt parser in Java and testing framework in C++|Detlef Johnson|September 23, 2020|Search Engine Land
Having one that is approachable and encourages open communication fosters engagement, even in a time when virtual interactions are more the norm.
How the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing have risen to the COVID-19 challenge|lbelanger225|September 10, 2020|Fortune

Learning about failure also makes science more approachable.
A secret of science: Mistakes boost understanding|Rachel Kehoe|September 10, 2020|Science News For Students
But how can parents be approachable and wise so their children feel comfortable speaking to them?
A Rallying Cry Against the Oversexualization of Our Youth|Darryl Roberts|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Personable and approachable, Jordin was easy to give instruction to because she was present.
‘American Idol’ Bandleader Rickey Minor on His Favorite Performance and What It Takes to Win|Kevin Fallon|May 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He also liked girls, and he liked how approachable he was with a toddler staring awestruck from the next stool over.
Dealing With Dad the Dealer|Tony Doukopil|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Notorious for long dinner lines, the restaurant is far more approachable on the weekends.
A Local’s Guide to D.C. During the Holidays|William O’Connor|December 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Shipstead thought my photo read “young,” “approachable,” and “mischievous.”
A Picture Says It All Or Does It? Judging an Author by Their Photo|Jennifer Miller|December 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He was close beside her, and approachable as ever; and Charley held Mrs. Dana and Lynn in conversation.
Alone|Marion Harland
This spur is one of the few points from which the mass of the Mont Cervin is in anywise approachable.
The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)|John Ruskin
Miss Poppleton was not an approachable person, and except in extreme cases her pupils did not venture to get up deputations.
The Leader of the Lower School|Angela Brazil
He stands in violent contrast with the bombastic heroes of all times—modest, gentle-hearted, and always approachable.
Our Standard-Bearer|Oliver Optic
It brought God near to them, holding converse with them, and approachable by them.
Bible Emblems|Edward E. Seelye

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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