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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.


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

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She is recognized in Central America for her methodical, approachable style and deep understanding of Latin America’s political and cultural dynamics.

From Los Angeles Times

He wears an apricot bow tie which, by my estimation, makes him very approachable.

From Literature

Had he provided more points of access like his quote from the 1970s rock star Patti Smith—“Jesus died for somebody’s sins . . . but not mine”—his book might be more approachable than it is.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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