conversable

adjective

con·​vers·​able kən-ˈvər-sə-bəl How to pronounce conversable (audio)
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

Time Traveler
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 Mar. 2023.

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