approachable
adjective
ap·proach·able
ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl 
: capable of being approached : accessible
specifically
: easy to meet or deal with
friendly and approachable people
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
When Rosie’s was first named a Bib Gourmand in 2023 — the designation means a restaurant serves good food at approachable prices — West said the praise motivated his team.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Thank You, Goodnight is a perfectly nice retrospective, approachable and amiable and affectionate.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The approachable tone, and the selection of films discussed, removes any sense of snobbery that some readers may associate with film criticism.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The menu is more approachable, and there’s a burger at the bar that harks back to the sumptuous carnivorousness of Mar’s restaurant before last, the Beatrice Inn, an over-the-top basement-level chophouse.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2024
This, by default, makes a CEO more relatable and, therefore, approachable.
—Armon Petrossian, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The new collection pays homage to designs from a past era with a twist that feels modern and approachable.
—Essence, 21 Feb. 2024
But there’s one thing that’s common to everyone, and that’s emotions—people are able to recognize certain things as being approachable and adorable, so going in that direction felt like the right thing to do.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2024
Make sure to maximize these opportunities by being approachable, conversational, and offering value to others.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Thank You, Goodnight is a perfectly nice retrospective, approachable and amiable and affectionate.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
The approachable tone, and the selection of films discussed, removes any sense of snobbery that some readers may associate with film criticism.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The menu is more approachable, and there’s a burger at the bar that harks back to the sumptuous carnivorousness of Mar’s restaurant before last, the Beatrice Inn, an over-the-top basement-level chophouse.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2024
This, by default, makes a CEO more relatable and, therefore, approachable.
—Armon Petrossian, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The new collection pays homage to designs from a past era with a twist that feels modern and approachable.
—Essence, 21 Feb. 2024
But there’s one thing that’s common to everyone, and that’s emotions—people are able to recognize certain things as being approachable and adorable, so going in that direction felt like the right thing to do.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2024
Make sure to maximize these opportunities by being approachable, conversational, and offering value to others.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approachable. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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approachable
adjective
ap·proach·able
ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl
: easy to meet or deal with
a friendly and approachable teacher
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