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
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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.
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Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
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The former daytime talkshow host is known more for her relatable, approachable charm and kind, BFF energy than sharp takedowns, so fans were swift to sympathize with Clarkson and denounce the shop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
In other words, buying cute and approachable products can make people feel good.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
The aim is to make the AI assistants now writing code, crawling the internet and booking appointments on our behalf a little more approachable, distinct and trustworthy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The college said: "Many within our community will remember Matty as an intelligent, kind and approachable teacher, a valued colleague and someone who gave generously of himself to the young people in his care."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Personable and approachable, Frank was not much older than we and mixed freely with students.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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