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.”

adj

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."

How to use relatable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something a person can personally connect with or recognise from their own experience.

Common pairings

a relatable character find something relatable

Word forms

more relatable comparative, most relatable superlative

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Her essay felt _____ to anyone who has struggled with self-doubt.

Rhymes for relatable

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Frequently asked questions

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.