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

In addition to this trendy cherry red, there are more colors to peruse including classic black, soft pale blue, approachable gray, and more. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Stapleton developed personal relationships with customers and remained approachable throughout his years in business. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

None of it, regardless of style or tone, has anything interesting to say about stardom in general, nor about the specific type of approachable Everyman stardom enjoyed by McConaughey and Harrelson, modern families nor, really, about anything at all. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Consumer technology also relies heavily on aesthetic nostalgia, packaging novel computing power into recognizable shapes to make rapid technological shifts feel safe and approachable. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

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