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Approachable: meaning, definitions and examples

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approachable

 

[ əˈprəʊtʃəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

Friendly and easy to talk to; accessible and open to communication or interaction.

Synonyms

accessible, amiable, friendly, open

Examples of usage

  • She has an approachable demeanor that makes people feel comfortable around her.
  • His approachable nature makes it easy for others to approach him with any questions or concerns.
  • The teacher's approachable attitude encourages students to seek help when needed.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Having a pleasant or inviting look that makes others feel comfortable approaching.

Synonyms

friendly, inviting, pleasant, welcoming

Examples of usage

  • Her approachable smile put everyone at ease.
  • The store had an approachable layout that made customers feel welcome.
  • The park had an approachable atmosphere that invited people to relax and enjoy.

Translations

Translations of the word "approachable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acessível

🇮🇳 सुलभ

🇩🇪 zugänglich

🇮🇩 terjangkau

🇺🇦 доступний

🇵🇱 dostępny

🇯🇵 近づきやすい

🇫🇷 accessible

🇪🇸 accesible

🇹🇷 erişilebilir

🇰🇷 접근 가능한

🇸🇦 يمكن الوصول إليه

🇨🇿 přístupný

🇸🇰 dostupný

🇨🇳 可接近的

🇸🇮 dostopen

🇮🇸 aðgengilegur

🇰🇿 қолжетімді

🇬🇪 ხელმისაწვდომი

🇦🇿 əlçatan

🇲🇽 accesible

Etymology

The word 'approachable' originated from the verb 'approach', which comes from the Old French word 'aprochier', meaning 'to come near'. The suffix '-able' is added to 'approach' to form 'approachable', indicating the capability or tendency to be approached. Over time, 'approachable' evolved to describe individuals or things that are easy to approach, communicate with, or interact with. The word has been commonly used in English language to describe friendly and accessible personalities or inviting appearances.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,554, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.