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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Goodman, with her friendly, approachable writing style, demystified what had previously been a wonky, mathematical discipline, allowing even casual readers to feel a newfound connection with the tides of the universe.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
It’s aged about a year in oak, giving it a generous yet approachable character.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
By combining literacy with something welcoming and familiar like food, Cruz hopes to make the ticklish topic more approachable.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for approachable
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approachable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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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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