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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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This summer, in particular, Swift seems to have reverted back to classic, feminine silhouettes and approachable styling after dabbling with a bit of logo-mania during the 2024-2025 football season.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 June 2025
Lorde dials back the nature themes and acoustic sounds in service to sturdier pop fare and a more approachable façade.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Unlike the dark forest greens that were once associated with Victorian and Arts and Crafts homes, softer sage greens are emerging as a more approachable exterior color thanks to their gray undertones.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approachable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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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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