approachable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈproʊtʃəbl/

Definition

Friendly and easy to talk to, making people feel comfortable and welcome.

Examples

• Despite his fame, the actor was surprisingly approachable.

• She has an approachable demeanor that puts everyone at ease.

• The teacher made the complex subject matter approachable for all students.

How to Use approachable

approachable to (prepositional phrase)

Easy for a particular group of people to talk to or understand. — "The book is written in a style that is approachable to young readers."

approachable by (prepositional phrase)

Able to be reached or contacted by someone. — "The manager is approachable by email or phone during business hours."

Synonyms of approachable

Words with a similar meaning to approachable:

• friendly
• amiable
• accessible
• affable

Antonyms of approachable

Words with the opposite meaning to approachable:

• unfriendly
• distant
• intimidating

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