sociable

¹so·cia·ble

adjective \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

See Synonym Discussion at gracious

²sociable

noun

Definition of SOCIABLE

: an informal social gathering frequently involving a special activity or interest

First Known Use of SOCIABLE

1750