relatable
adjective
re·lat·able
ri-ˈlā-tə-bəl 
1
: able to be related
especially
: able to be shown or established to have a causal or logical connection to something
Some of these linguistic simplifications are directly relatable to the loss of certain language functions … —
William A. Foley
William A. Foley 2
US
: able to be related to : possible to understand, like, or have sympathy for because of similarities to oneself or one's own experiences
a movie featuring strong but relatable characters
Thriftier threads can make high-rolling politicos and their wives seem more relatable.—Roya Wolverson
Roya Wolverson
relatability
noun
He also maintained an outsized relatability, as the kind of guy who seemed more at ease with commoners than with any media elite.
—Richard Hoffer
Richard Hoffer
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—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Targeted at young readers, educators, and caregivers, Better Than a Touchdown speaks to Black excellence in a fresh, relatable way.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 June 2025
As for the new episodes, the show is sticking to a tradition of modeling important life skills through relatable themes, such as managing morning and nighttime routines, cleaning up, and patience.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 24 June 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Jon Watts is sharing a relatable truth: Sometimes directors get burnt out, too.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
Targeted at young readers, educators, and caregivers, Better Than a Touchdown speaks to Black excellence in a fresh, relatable way.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 25 June 2025
As for the new episodes, the show is sticking to a tradition of modeling important life skills through relatable themes, such as managing morning and nighttime routines, cleaning up, and patience.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for relatable
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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