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

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

relatability

ri-ˌlā-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

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

Examples of relatable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ranging from advice on how to care for the newborn to comments on the birthing parent's body—the commentary is ruthless and pretty relatable. —Annabelle Canela, Parents, 23 Jan. 2025

Research reveals that while moderate use of filler words can make a speaker relatable in informal settings, overuse harms perceptions of competence and trust. —Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025

This time, Benito made discernible efforts to re-engage with his audience, becoming more accessible and relatable. —Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 22 Jan. 2025

Known for receiving genuine love and support from the BLACKPINK members, Ella became a familiar and relatable figure in the K-pop world at an early age. —Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1