Word
approachable
Phoneticsap·proach·able
US/əˈpɹoʊtʃəbəɫ/
UK/ɐpɹˈəʊtʃəbəl/
Definition
adj. easy to talk to or get close to. You use this to describe someone who does not seem scary or difficult to understand.
adj. easy to approach or communicate with; not intimidating or difficult to understand. Often used to describe a person's personality or a style of writing.
Examples
“She is very approachable and always answers my questions.”
“The professor is very approachable, so I feel comfortable asking for help during office hours.”
“The author's approachable style makes complex scientific concepts accessible to a general audience without sacrificing the technical accuracy of the original research.”
Examples
simple
“She is very approachable and always answers my questions.”
contextual
“The professor is very approachable, so I feel comfortable asking for help during office hours.”
complex
“The author's approachable style makes complex scientific concepts accessible to a general audience without sacrificing the technical accuracy of the original research.”
Real-World Examples
“I would like to see us continue to improve public access to science, make it approachable and make it more welcoming.” “It is “lighter, more welcoming, and more visible”, says gallery director Gabriele Finaldi, and more approachable for “anyone who thinks that the National Gallery is not for them”.” “Medium to medium-dark roasts are generally perceived as the smoothest - they have enough development to round off sharp acidity, with caramel sweetness and body that feel approachable.” “Tempranillo is the most widely planted grape in this area, typically producing fruity and approachable styles of wine like this well-balanced Crianza.” Etymology
From approach + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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