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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One reason for that contradiction, the comic says, is his need to stay a relatable guy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

Prepare for a night of reliably funny and relatable stories under the stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

That’s the aspect of the story that makes it relatable to anyone who doesn’t quite fit in.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 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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