approachable
adjective/əˈproʊtʃəbəl/
Frequency rank: #14,155 most common English word
Meaning
Friendly and easy to talk to or deal with.
Example sentence
Our new teacher is very approachable, so students feel comfortable asking her questions.
Synonyms & related words
- friendly
- accessible
- welcoming
- open
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