relatable
adjective
re·lat·able
ri-ˈlā-tə-bəl 
1
: able to be related
especially
: able to be shown or established to have a causal or logical connection to something
Some of these linguistic simplifications are directly relatable to the loss of certain language functions … —
William A. Foley
William A. Foley 2
US
: able to be related to : possible to understand, like, or have sympathy for because of similarities to oneself or one's own experiences
a movie featuring strong but relatable characters
Thriftier threads can make high-rolling politicos and their wives seem more relatable.—Roya Wolverson
Roya Wolverson
relatability
noun
He also maintained an outsized relatability, as the kind of guy who seemed more at ease with commoners than with any media elite.
—Richard Hoffer
Richard Hoffer
Examples of relatable in a Sentence
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Dinello always considered Jerri’s flaws relatable, which — along with Sedaris’ gift for comedy — helped create empathy for her.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Piercing through the series’ intense black-and-white palette, the Irish actor delivers a Ripley that is, at least according to the star, more relatable than his cinematic forebears.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
This shift aims to demystify menopause for women, presenting it within the broader, more relatable context of healthy aging.
—Angela Chan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Highlight exciting details of relatable stories using few words but using keywords that are digestible to visitors.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
While Princess Kate always makes fashion headlines for her glamorous gown and tiara moments, the sweater set a relatable tone for her health announcement.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Many family sitcoms have attempted to replicate this Emmy-winning series, but its relatable dynamics and sharp dialogue are a cut above.
—Kevin Jacobsen and Hope Lasater, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Wu was also relatable as a new mom with sandwich-generation duties.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
But its flawed and very human characters are relatable for today’s audiences.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
Piercing through the series’ intense black-and-white palette, the Irish actor delivers a Ripley that is, at least according to the star, more relatable than his cinematic forebears.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024
This shift aims to demystify menopause for women, presenting it within the broader, more relatable context of healthy aging.
—Angela Chan, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Highlight exciting details of relatable stories using few words but using keywords that are digestible to visitors.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2024
While Princess Kate always makes fashion headlines for her glamorous gown and tiara moments, the sweater set a relatable tone for her health announcement.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Many family sitcoms have attempted to replicate this Emmy-winning series, but its relatable dynamics and sharp dialogue are a cut above.
—Kevin Jacobsen and Hope Lasater, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Wu was also relatable as a new mom with sandwich-generation duties.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2024
But its flawed and very human characters are relatable for today’s audiences.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2024
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