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 Recognizing this shortcoming of the technology, companies like Morpho aim to provide an approachable alternative. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 July 2026 While Moksa is part of the Hawks family of restaurants, chef and co-owner Mike Fagnoni wanted to shine the light on the more approachable concept. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 His appeal lies in looking idealized while remaining approachable. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Most rides, however, were even more approachable, topping off at around 25 minutes throughout the night. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for approachable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approachable

Adjective

Zelenskyy met separately Tuesday with outgoing defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, a 35-year-old tech-savvy entrepreneur credited with swiftly developing Ukraine’s drone technology that has given it a battlefield edge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Haley, president of the Arizona State Board of Education, was endorsed by outgoing state Treasurer Kimberly Yee.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 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

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

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

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