sociable

¹so·cia·ble

adj \ˈsō-shə-bəl\

Definition of SOCIABLE

1

: inclined by nature to companionship with others of the same species : social

2

a : inclined to seek or enjoy companionship b : marked by or conducive to friendliness or pleasant social relations

— so·cia·ble·ness noun

— so·cia·bly \-blē\ adverb

Examples of SOCIABLE

1. They are sociable people who enjoy having parties.
2. They had a very sociable evening.

Origin of SOCIABLE

Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sociabilis, from sociare to join, associate, from socius

First Known Use: 1511

Related to SOCIABLE

Synonyms: boon, clubbable (also clubable), clubby, companionable, extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, convivial, social

Antonyms: antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial

Related Words: cordial, folksy, forthcoming, friendly, hospitable; affable, genial, gracious; agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly; animated, gay, jaunty, jolly, jovial, lively, peppy, perky, pert, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious; communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative; bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, effervescent, upbeat; bubbly, exuberant, high-spirited

Near Antonyms: misanthropic; aloof, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish; mum, mute, reticent, silent, taciturn

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