approachable

adjective

ap·​proach·​able ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl How to pronounce approachable (audio)
: capable of being approached : accessible
specifically : easy to meet or deal with
friendly and approachable people
approachability noun

Examples of approachable in a Sentence

The supervisor is quite approachable, so don't hesitate to bring up any problems you have. The topic is complex but the book itself is very approachable. The cabin is approachable from several directions.
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Known for making the complex approachable, Flynn offers a treasure trove of immediately usable ideas in Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 For a tequila with a more approachable price point, Espolòn Blanco is always a great choice. Essence, 24 July 2025 The 50-card deck is beautifully illustrated and offers a good balance of classic recipes and less familiar cocktails, all built with approachable and easily sourced ingredients. Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025 However, today’s VR technology is a lot more approachable than in years past, and manufacturers are offering top VR headset setups at affordable prices. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for approachable

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of approachable was in 1571

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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approachable. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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approachable

adjective
ap·​proach·​able ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl How to pronounce approachable (audio)
: easy to meet or deal with
a friendly and approachable teacher
approachability noun

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