relatable

[ri-leyt-uh-buhl] / rɪˈleɪ tə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

identifiable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

engaging

STRONG

empathetic responsive sympathetic understandable

WEAK

accessible approachable charismatic cordial interesting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hostile incomprehensible

STRONG

adverse veiled

WEAK

ambiguous cryptic obscure

Example Sentences

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"I hated history at school because it felt very dry, but this play makes the Tudor era feel so relevant and relatable because these girls could be girls from 2026."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Welcome back to Don’t Short Yourself, where each week we cut through the noise to bring you relatable and realistic advice to help you take control of your money.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

It might just be the most relatable part in this billionaire feud for AI supremacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Best known for her distinct characters and voices, her stand-up has a flawless way of blending physical comedy with relatable and hilarious storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In other words, the song relives and retells the experiences of a child in another century and makes her story highly relatable to us today.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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