Word
relatable
Phoneticsre·lat·able
UK/ɹɪlˈeɪtəbəl/
Definition
adj. something you can understand or feel a connection to because it is similar to your own life. You use this when a person or a story feels real and familiar.
adj. enabling a person to feel a connection or identify with a situation, character, or experience. Often describes media or public figures that appear authentic and accessible to an audience.
Examples
“The main character in the movie is very relatable.”
“Many readers find her blog successful because she shares relatable stories about the daily struggles of parenting.”
“The politician's attempt to appear relatable by visiting a local diner was criticized as a calculated performance rather than a genuine gesture of connection.”
Examples
simple
“The main character in the movie is very relatable.”
contextual
“Many readers find her blog successful because she shares relatable stories about the daily struggles of parenting.”
complex
“The politician's attempt to appear relatable by visiting a local diner was criticized as a calculated performance rather than a genuine gesture of connection.”
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem'.
Real-World Examples
“Her supporters claim her college loans make her relatable.” “This is where the hourly analysis can start to seem more relatable than metrics of temperature change or counts of days.” - 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
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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