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

approachability

ə-ˌprō-chə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for approachable

• irreproachable
• unapproachable

Kids Definition

approachable

adjective

ap·​proach·​able ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl 

: easy to meet or deal with

a friendly and approachable teacher

approachability

-ˌprō-chə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun