adj
relatable
rih-LAY-tuh-bl
Relatable (adj) means Easy to understand or identify with on a personal level. Example: “Her essay felt relatable to anyone who has struggled with self-doubt.”
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Easy to understand or identify with on a personal level.
"Her essay felt relatable to anyone who has struggled with self-doubt."
"The show is popular because its characters are so relatable."
"The characters in the play are very warm and relatable."
How to use relatable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something a person can personally connect with or recognise from their own experience.
Common pairings
a relatable character
find something relatable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more relatable
- Superlative
- most relatable
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Her essay felt _____ to anyone who has struggled with self-doubt.
Rhymes for relatable
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What does “relatable” mean?
The word “relatable” means easy to understand or identify with on a personal level. In plain terms, describes something a person can personally connect with or recognise from their own experience.
How do you pronounce “relatable”?
“Relatable” is pronounced rih-LAY-tuh-bl ([ɹɪˈleɪ.tə.bl̩] in IPA).
How do you use “relatable” in a sentence?
Here is “relatable” used in a sentence: “Her essay felt relatable to anyone who has struggled with self-doubt.”
What part of speech is “relatable”?
“Relatable” is an adjective.
