approachable
pronunciation
How to pronounce approachable in British English:
UK [əˈprəʊtʃəbl]
How to pronounce approachable in American English:
US [əˈproʊtʃəbl]
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- Adjective:
- capable of being read with comprehension
- easy to meet or converse or do business with
- easily approached
Word Origin
- approachable (adj.)
- 1570s, from approach (v.) + -able. Figurative sense, "affable, friendly," is from 1610s. Related: Approachably; approachability.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Politicians and voters alike say he is more affable and approachable .
- 2. It makes you appear less clinical , and thus more approachable .
- 3. Judiciary must be approachable to everybody .
- 4. She is quite approachable and all you have to do is just talk and listen .
- 5. Like mr stevens , other executives at lockheed have an approachable , homespun style .