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
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
An airy dining room decorated with Moroccan tile work is both elegant and approachable.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
If your building has a common area, go there with a book and be on the lookout for anyone approachable.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
HealthQ is a health series from reporters Cara Anthony and Blake Farmer — approachable guides to an unapproachable health care system.
—Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Approachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approachable. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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approachable
adjective
ap·proach·able
ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl
: easy to meet or deal with
a friendly and approachable teacher
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