approachable

adjective

ap·​proach·​able ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl 

: capable of being approached : accessible

specifically : easy to meet or deal with

friendly and approachable people

approachability

ə-ˌprō-chə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of approachable in a Sentence

The supervisor is quite approachable, so don't hesitate to bring up any problems you have.

The topic is complex but the book itself is very approachable.

The cabin is approachable from several directions.

Recent Examples on the Web

Spread across seven white stucco Victorian buildings, The Kensington Hotel gets the English townhouse aesthetic just right—traditional, approachable, and elegant, but never over-the-top. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

According to OpenAI, its design team developed the Dots characters with external partners, partly drawing inspiration from its earlier Codex Pets feature, aiming for something approachable that wouldn’t get in the way of work. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

But unlike the ultra-approachable Meta Muse, Dots feel very much like using workplace software that happens to be able to order you a burrito — emphasis on work. — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

Federica Tosi Federica Tosi’s concise collection also leaned on approachable pieces conveying confidence and sense of ease. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for approachable

• irreproachable
• unapproachable

Kids Definition

approachable

adjective

ap·​proach·​able ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl 

: easy to meet or deal with

a friendly and approachable teacher

approachability

-ˌprō-chə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun