Accostable

/əˈkɔstəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be approached or addressed; approachable.

Etymology

From accost plus -able (meaning 'capable of being'). A person who is accostable is someone you can talk to without difficulty.

Kelly Says

This word is pretty rare, but it's useful for describing people—some leaders are famously 'accostable,' meaning anyone can walk up and talk to them, while others are so intimidating nobody dares approach them.

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