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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Connie Ogle
updated February 27, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The February Launch forBrown Is The New Black The new collection is now available, combining quality materials with approachable pricing.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Appearing open, friendly and approachable all come off as more trustworthy, Leal says.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
There are some parishioners who believe Martin is a breath of fresh air, an approachable leader who seeks to challenge them to be better Catholics.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approachable. Accessed 4 Mar. 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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