As adjectives the difference between helpful and approachable
is that helpful is furnishing help; giving aid; useful while approachable is easily approached; easy to talk to.
helpful
English
Alternative forms
* helpfull (archaic)
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.
See also
* helpfully
* helpfulness
approachable
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Easily approached; easy to talk to.
- Her boss was very approachable .
Derived terms
* approachability
* approachableness