Approachability: meaning, definitions and examples

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approachability

 

[ əˌproʊtʃəˈbɪləti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in professional setting

The quality of being easy to approach and talk to; friendliness and openness.

Synonyms

accessible, friendliness, openness

Examples of usage

  • She has a natural approachability that makes everyone feel comfortable around her.
  • His approachability as a manager has helped to create a positive work environment.
  • People are drawn to her because of her approachability and warmth.
Context #2 | Noun

in personal relationships

The willingness to engage with others in a warm and welcoming manner.

Synonyms

affability, sociability, warmth

Examples of usage

  • His approachability is what makes him such a popular and well-liked person.
  • She exudes an aura of approachability that instantly puts people at ease.
  • Approachability is an important trait in building strong relationships.

Translations

Translations of the word "approachability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acessibilidade

🇮🇳 पहुंचनीयता

🇩🇪 Erreichbarkeit

🇮🇩 keterjangkauan

🇺🇦 доступність

🇵🇱 dostępność

🇯🇵 接近可能性

🇫🇷 accessibilité

🇪🇸 accesibilidad

🇹🇷 ulaşılabilirlik

🇰🇷 접근 가능성

🇸🇦 إمكانية الوصول

🇨🇿 dostupnost

🇸🇰 dostupnosť

🇨🇳 可达性

🇸🇮 dostopnost

🇮🇸 aðgengi

🇰🇿 қолжетімділік

🇬🇪 ხელმისაწვდომობა

🇦🇿 əlçatanlıq

🇲🇽 accesibilidad

Word origin

The word 'approachability' originated from the verb 'approach,' which comes from the Old French word 'aprochier,' meaning 'to come near.' The suffix '-ability' is added to form the noun 'approachability,' indicating the quality or state of being approachable. The concept of approachability has long been valued in social interactions and professional settings, emphasizing the importance of being open, friendly, and accessible to others.

See also: approach, approachable, approaches, approaching, unapproachability, unapproachable, unapproachably.