approachable

American  

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

adjective

1. capable of being approached; accessible.

2. (of a person) easy to meet, know, talk with, etc.

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Other Word Forms

• approachability noun
• approachableness noun
• nonapproachability noun
• nonapproachable adjective
• nonapproachableness noun
• reapproachable adjective

Etymology

Origin of approachable

First recorded in 1565–75; approach + -able

Example Sentences

Beyond the songs appearing in Netflix’s biggest film to date, they’re also more approachable than some traditional K-pop, which lets them serve as a gateway into the genre for some curious American listeners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Francis also gave the papacy a less formal and more approachable image by spurning regal attire, riding in compact cars and making headlines with blunt comments at news conferences.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's projecting a casual, approachable, family image, as if catching them accidentally on a walk in the countryside.

From BBC

Each ingredient, from blistered tomatoes to the brined treasures of the olive bar, is layered with intention, coaxing depth from pantry staples while keeping the cooking simple and approachable.

From Salon

The firm's boss Casper Daugaard said as "lifelong Fifa fans" it wanted to make the game "the most fun, approachable, and global football game ever created".

From BBC

Related Words

• affable
• cordial
• receptive
• sociable