approachable

[ uh-proh-chuh-buh l ]

/ əˈproʊ tʃə bəl /

capable of being approached; accessible.

(of a person) easy to meet, know, talk with, etc.

Origin of approachable

First recorded in 1565–75; approach + -able

ap·proach·a·bil·i·ty, ap·proach·a·ble·ness, noun non·ap·proach·a·bil·i·ty, noun non·ap·proach·a·ble, adjective non·ap·proach·a·ble·ness, noun

re·ap·proach·a·ble, adjective

But how can parents be approachable and wise so their children feel comfortable speaking to them?

A Rallying Cry Against the Oversexualization of Our Youth |Darryl Roberts |November 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Personable and approachable, Jordin was easy to give instruction to because she was present.

‘American Idol’ Bandleader Rickey Minor on His Favorite Performance and What It Takes to Win |Kevin Fallon |May 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
He also liked girls, and he liked how approachable he was with a toddler staring awestruck from the next stool over.

Dealing With Dad the Dealer |Tony Doukopil |April 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Shipstead thought my photo read “young,” “approachable,” and “mischievous.”

A Picture Says It All Or Does It? Judging an Author by Their Photo |Jennifer Miller |December 10, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

It is worn so a Sikh can stand out from others, can be approachable and can be identifiable in society.

Celebrating Sikh Style |Soraya Roberts |October 3, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
No,” replied Madam Dyce distinctly, “he is infinitely improved; so approachable now.

Five Little Peppers at School |Margaret Sidney
It was surrounded by a morass, and approachable only by two narrow causeways.

The Huguenots in France |Samuel Smiles.
"The Good Duchess" was smiling and approachable, and quickly found her way to the heart of the most churlish country herdsman.

The Portland Peerage Romance |Charles J. Archard
We must also read 'nat come,' as, if the base were approachable, no such trouble need be taken; see Art. 41.

Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 (of 7) |Geoffrey Chaucer
The most approachable and the most visited are Hood, Rainier, and Adams.

The Columbia River |William Denison Lyman

approachable

/ (əˈprəʊtʃəbəl) /

capable of being approached; accessible

(of a person) friendly

approachability or approachableness, noun