APPROACHABLE Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

approachable

adjective

Definition of approachable

as in outgoing

having or showing kind, helpful, or supportive feelings or actions Having an approachable boss made the job much more enjoyable.

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as in accessible

easily reached, accessed, or used It seemed like an approachable goal. The professor taught the class in a way that made the material approachable for the students.

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Recent Examples of approachable Rather, it’s focused on giving yourself chances to try something new, feel good about your space, and make cleaning and organizing more fun and approachable. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026 As a woman in a field traditionally dominated by men, Strandquist has a knack for nurturing and encouraging guests, especially women, to discover the world of sport fishing through approachable, customized experiences. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 Over the years, Sacks has built a following by making investing and personal finance feel approachable through humor and practical advice. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 An approachable menu featuring personal-sized artisan pizzas will also include shared plates, dips, salads and pizza-dough sandwiches, plus vegan-friendly options. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for approachable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable

Adjective

There have also been FBI raids against Contra Costa’s most prolific campaign manager and both the county’s outgoing and incoming tax assessors, for reasons federal authorities have yet to disclose.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Sources told the site that Iran and Oman have sketched an agreement in which Iran controls the northern route for inbound traffic while Oman controls the southern route for outgoing vessels.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

For a second, Fauci almost seemed to laugh, and there was a glimpse of the public-health official who had charmed much of the country during the pandemic, with his air of amiable competence.

— Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Matt Lucas and Marina Prior’s Thénardiers are boisterous and charming — more amiable sleazes than menacing scumbags, if that tracks.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026

Definition of amiable

Adjective

With this influx, there’s been a spate of new hotel openings, but most of them are located in the city center, which, though convenient, can get crowded in the summertime.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
With five stations within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena and the surrounding area, visiting World Cup fans told Turnbull the service was cheap, convenient and better than other cities.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of convenient

Adjective

His endurance as an affable leading man, capable of keeping the audience on the side of a textually hubristic war general, is likely to at least earn him a third Best Actor nomination.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Since missing the cut at the PGA, the affable Englishman has rattled off five straight top-15 finishes.

— Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of affable

Adjective

Perry is especially eager to take a good-natured shot at the hunting-cabin myth.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
By the end of the season, Azula has taken full control of the Earth Kingdom while Zuko has seemingly abandoned his good-natured side to earn his father’s approval.

— Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Definition of good-natured

Adjective

Meaning, connecting deeply with the audience to the point of a congenial fracture of time and space.

— Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026
Even when his final Kings season collapsed around him, Hiller maintained a professional, even congenial, relationship with media members, and that can serve him well in the cauldron that is Toronto.

— Eric Stephens, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Definition of congenial

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