conversable

adjective

con·vers·able kən-ˈvər-sə-bəl

Synonyms of conversable next

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1

archaic : relating to or suitable for social interaction

2

: pleasant and easy to converse with

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conversable was circa 1631

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“Conversable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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