# approachable

/əˈpɹoʊtʃəbəɫ/ (US) · /ɐpɹˈəʊtʃəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/approachable
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

easy to talk to or get close to. You use this to describe someone who does not seem scary or difficult to understand.

For teachers: 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.

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