Relatable: meaning, definitions and examples

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relatable

 

[ rɪˈleɪtəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of something easy to empathize with

Relatable is used to describe something that is easy to empathize with, something that many people can understand or connect with. It often refers to situations, emotions, or experiences that are common and familiar to a wide range of people.

Synonyms

accessible, empathetic, familiar, understandable

Examples of usage

  • It's so relatable when a character in a movie has a messy room just like mine.
  • Her struggles with self-confidence are so relatable to many young women.
  • The comedian's jokes about everyday life are so relatable to the audience.
  • The show's depiction of family dynamics is incredibly relatable to viewers.
  • I find the protagonist's journey in the novel very relatable.

Translations

Translations of the word "relatable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 relacionável

🇮🇳 संबंधित

🇩🇪 nachvollziehbar

🇮🇩 terkait

🇺🇦 зрозумілий

🇵🇱 zrozumiały

🇯🇵 共感できる

🇫🇷 relatable

🇪🇸 relacionable

🇹🇷 ilişkilendirilebilir

🇰🇷 공감할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للفهم

🇨🇿 související

🇸🇰 súvisiace

🇨🇳 有共鸣的

🇸🇮 povezan

🇮🇸 tengjanlegur

🇰🇿 түсінуге болатын

🇬🇪 დაკავშირებული

🇦🇿 əlaqəli

🇲🇽 relacionable

Etymology

The word 'relatable' emerged in the late 20th century as a way to describe content or experiences that resonate with a broad audience. With the rise of social media and digital communication, the concept of relatability has become increasingly important in connecting with others. The term emphasizes the shared human experiences that unite us, highlighting the power of empathy and common ground.

See also: interrelated, relating, relation, relations, relationship, relative, relatively, unrelated.