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单词 approachable
释义

approachable

adjective

ap·​proach·​able ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl How to pronounce approachable (audio)
: capable of being approached : accessible
specifically : easy to meet or deal with
friendly and approachable people
approachability
ə-ˌprō-chə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce approachable (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

The supervisor is quite approachable, so don't hesitate to bring up any problems you have. The topic is complex but the book itself is very approachable. The cabin is approachable from several directions.
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Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

approachable

adjective

ap·​proach·​able ə-ˈprō-chə-bəl How to pronounce approachable (audio)
: easy to meet or deal with

approachable

adjective

1
as in outgoing
having or showing kind, helpful, or supportive feelings or actions Having an approachable boss made the job much more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • outgoing
  • affable
  • amiable
  • gracious
  • congenial
  • agreeable
  • friendly
  • affectionate
  • benign
  • hospitable
  • good-natured
  • amicable
  • collegial
  • sweet
  • neighborly
  • kindly
  • cordial
  • warm
  • jovial
  • companionable
  • warmhearted
  • convivial
  • sociable
  • good-tempered
  • intimate
  • chummy
  • gregarious
  • neighborly
  • folksy
  • nice
  • genial
  • benignant
  • social
  • adoring
  • comradely
  • jolly
  • clubby
  • extroverted
  • hail-fellow-well-met
  • merry
  • hearty
  • matey
  • palsy
  • bonhomous
  • buddy-buddy
  • hail-fellow
  • familiar
  • loving
  • brotherly
  • palsy-walsy
  • extraverted
  • fraternal
  • sisterly
  • devoted
  • tenderhearted
  • fond
  • tender
  • close
  • lovesome

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unapproachable
  • reticent
  • aloof
  • reserved
  • restrained
  • hostile
  • unfriendly
  • antagonistic
  • unsociable
  • unsocial
  • inhospitable
  • indrawn
  • cool
  • inimical
  • cold
  • icy
  • glacial
  • frosty
  • frigid
  • chilly
  • wintry
  • wintery
  • cold-blooded
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2
as in accessible
easily reached, accessed, or used It seemed like an approachable goal. The professor taught the class in a way that made the material approachable for the students.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • accessible
  • convenient
  • attainable
  • reachable
  • obtainable
  • handy
  • getatable
  • nearby
  • nigh
  • adjacent
  • near
  • abutting
  • adjoining
  • close
  • ultraconvenient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unapproachable
  • unavailable
  • unobtainable
  • unattainable
  • inaccessible
  • inapproachable
  • untouchable
  • unreachable
  • inconvenient
  • unhandy
  • distant
  • far
  • remote
  • removed
  • away
  • faraway
  • far-off
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