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

Define what sets you apart from competitors and why customers should choose you in a simple and relatable way. 4. —Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

In a raw and relatable TikTok video, a young woman has captivated millions by sharing her battle with severe acne, a journey marked by hard lumps and inflamed spots covering her face. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Perhaps the most relatable moment of the video, though, is the shot of Bey chugging brown liquor. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024

But in his latest role, Magnussen, 39, finally has found something a little more relatable, one that simultaneously fuels his character’s ego and leaves him plagued by self-doubt. —Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1