# relatable

/ɹɪlˈeɪtəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/relatable
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem'.

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