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 Start with approachable neutrals, such as navy, taupe, or cream, and branch out from there. — India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026 Insightful yet approachable, the weeknight program guides listeners through a theme, which is explored through weekly five-episode arcs. — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 But this is a fun, funny video that is also a helpful and approachable intro to the Linux world. — David Pierce, The Verge, 25 July 2026 Valdebebas sources describe Mourinho as demanding but approachable — someone who pushes players hard while remaining involved in every detail of training. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for approachable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable
  1. outgoing
  2. accessible
  3. amiable
  4. convenient
  5. affable
  6. gracious
  7. good-natured
  8. congenial
Adjective
  • Staff are genuinely friendly, outgoing, and happy to recommend their favorite haunts in town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Tom often seeks former student-athletes who followed through on commitments, possess an outgoing personality and engage others confidently.
    — Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • On a mission to build a more equitable food system, Kanbe’s Market is taking items typically thrown out and making them into accessible, affordable meals for families.
    — Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Public areas—including the lobby, restaurants, and meeting spaces—are all wheelchair accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of accessible
Adjective
  • The most stunning exchange of Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing to serve as attorney general came in response to an amiable question.
    — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • The amiable service at the onsite restaurant, The Whistling Grizzly, is just as good as the food—be sure to try the carrot cake or blood orange crème brûlée for dessert.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of amiable
Adjective
  • Be sure to designate a photographer, though, because many of the bridges don't have convenient pull-offs for stopping.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • On top of convenient travel, Sedalia wasn’t new to grandiose fairs.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 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
  • For a day, the WNBA chose normal, and good gracious, what a relief.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The Love Goddess Venus enters your sign, spotlighting self-worth and a gracious presence that helps people feel at ease around you.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • Lonnie is a Ferrell-ian blend of narcissism and good-natured childishness, but of the wishy-washiest type.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 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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