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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The biography made Joyce approachable for generations of readers.
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
This fusion of savory and sweet makes the board more approachable for people with different taste preferences.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
The menu is shorter, and yes, more approachable than the original, with deviled eggs ($12), the French onion souplette ($14), and the Paris Baguette ($19), described simply as a ham and cheese sandwich.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Other seafood is delicious, but not as approachable for weeknight cooking.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2025
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
This fusion of savory and sweet makes the board more approachable for people with different taste preferences.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
The menu is shorter, and yes, more approachable than the original, with deviled eggs ($12), the French onion souplette ($14), and the Paris Baguette ($19), described simply as a ham and cheese sandwich.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Other seafood is delicious, but not as approachable for weeknight cooking.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2025
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 30 Jun. 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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