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

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

relatability

ri-ˌlā-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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

Examples of relatable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Last year, Hobert released Who’s the Clown, and it was quickly met with critical acclaim for the album’s catchy tracks and relatable and earnest lyrics. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026

Moncler continues to excel in creating immersive environments that reinforce its identity while remaining relatable to a global audience. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Fans flock to the relatable messages and happy endings. — Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Falling somewhere in that awkward middle ground made the show feel super personal and relatable. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for relatable

• datable
• debatable
• inflatable
• locatable
• rotatable
• titratable
• translatable
• untranslatable