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
- They are sociable people who enjoy having parties.
- 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
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
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