approachable

adjective

Definition of approachablenext
1
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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2
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 The interface is clean, approachable, and remarkably effective at guiding you through the entire workflow. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 The 3,644 -square-foot space will have room for 120 diners, including patio seating, and a beverage program that incorporates classic cocktails and approachable wines. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 While a black manicure makes for an iconic edgy choice, the sparkle offers a more approachable, delicate spin. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 The cannonballs ranged in weight depending on size, with some displayed on a table weighing three pounds, an approachable size for children to access. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for approachable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
  1. outgoing
  2. accessible
  3. amiable
  4. convenient
  5. affable
  6. good-natured
  7. gracious
  8. congenial
Adjective
  • Election officials would also have to submit their outgoing and return ballot-envelope designs to USPS for review.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Matthew Friend, Nike’s outgoing chief financial officer, told Wall Street that the company faces several headwinds unrelated to consumer demand or price sensitivity, including evolving tariff policies and geopolitical disruption in the Middle East.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • The area, just two hours from London, is still accessible while boasting many impressive, secluded estates to choose from.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For many of these companies, Canada represents an important and accessible export market.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • The four women are cardboard-cutout archetypes, played in amiable lightweight fashion.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Ruiz was also amiable and generous-hearted in these moments, less severe than usual, and accepted their help.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • Yet our tendency to use body mass as a convenient proxy for unhealthy weight gain may obfuscate the true risks – and even benefits – of being a little bigger.
    — Mike McRae August 24, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As operators seek to add more drinks to their menus, Coke must add more convenient beverage options — or risk losing sales to a competitor.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of convenient
Adjective
  • Ben Jones, known to millions as the affable — if mischievous — mechanic Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard, died today at the age of 84.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Tony Dalton brings impressive menace to a superficially affable sheriff, and Laura Donnelly strikes the perfect balance between femme fatale and innocent love interest.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of affable
Adjective
  • The effect is a sight to behold, but there’s an entire team at work behind the scenes and a good-natured actor who doesn’t mind flames, sweating and being unable to use his hands for the entire run time.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Perry is especially eager to take a good-natured shot at the hunting-cabin myth.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Definition of good-natured
Adjective
  • If this doesn’t seem like a gracious revelation, there’s a point to the deep horror that Manchevski draws out here.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When the two first meet in a dressing room during the pilot, Jaymes is gracious while Barnes is condescending.
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • And while people are pressed close together, the mood of the train is largely congenial.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Meaning, connecting deeply with the audience to the point of a congenial fracture of time and space.
    — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026
Definition of congenial

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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approachable. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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