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approachable

/əˈproʊtʃəbəl/
ap · proach · a · ble
Adverb:approachably
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• adjective

1

Friendly, welcoming, and easy to talk to or deal with.

Example

"Despite her high-profile role at the university, the dean remained warm and approachable to all students."

2

Able to be reached or accessed from a particular direction or by a certain means; also, easy to understand or appreciate.

Example

"The remote lighthouse is only approachable by boat during calm weather."

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• Rhymes for approachable

• Nearby Words

apprise
approach
approachability
approachable
approbation
appropriate
appropriately

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'approach' (from Old French 'aprochier', ultimately from Late Latin 'appropiare', meaning 'to draw near') combined with the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Approachable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/approachable
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