Definitions

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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On a recent episode of The Relatable Podcast, Snyder said that doing business in California had simply become too difficult.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2025

One of Dick’s go-to characters is the Relatable Everyman: a guy who has the goods but not the guts, or vice versa.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2022

Relatable in an ordinary, everywoman kind of way is great on a rope line, but it doesn’t get you headlines.

From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2022

Relatable: I too protest vigorously when anyone tries to imply I am even a day older than I am.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2021

Her HBO stand-up specials The Beginning and Here and Now received Emmy nominations and she returned to the stand-up stage after 15 years with her Netflix special Relatable.

From Fox News • Nov. 4, 2019

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