relatable
adjective
re·lat·able
ri-ˈlā-tə-bəl 
1
: able to be related
especially
: able to be shown or established to have a causal or logical connection to something
Some of these linguistic simplifications are directly relatable to the loss of certain language functions … —
William A. Foley
William A. Foley 2
US
: able to be related to : possible to understand, like, or have sympathy for because of similarities to oneself or one's own experiences
a movie featuring strong but relatable characters
Thriftier threads can make high-rolling politicos and their wives seem more relatable.—Roya Wolverson
Roya Wolverson
relatability
noun
He also maintained an outsized relatability, as the kind of guy who seemed more at ease with commoners than with any media elite.
—Richard Hoffer
Richard Hoffer
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But it is beautifully realized and broadly relatable, with a tight, humane focus on individual people’s ordinary hopes, dreams and fears, set against the backdrop of a particular moment in French social progress.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 23 May 2025
These will provide authentic, peer-to-peer education that is more relatable than traditional demonstrations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Ultimately, what the Chicagoland native admires most about this project is how much of the pope’s story is relatable for other people.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The relatable hair mishap drew supportive and humorous reactions from fellow TikTok users.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 23 May 2025
These will provide authentic, peer-to-peer education that is more relatable than traditional demonstrations.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Ultimately, what the Chicagoland native admires most about this project is how much of the pope’s story is relatable for other people.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The relatable hair mishap drew supportive and humorous reactions from fellow TikTok users.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for relatable
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“Relatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relatable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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