sociability

noun

so·​cia·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural sociabilities

: the quality or state of being sociable

also : the act or an instance of being sociable

Synonyms

• friendliness
• gregariousness
• conviviality

Examples of sociability in a Sentence

her sociability was called into question when she said she hated parties

Recent Examples on the Web

People can deliberately cultivate more conscientiousness, boost their sociability or soften their neurotic edges. —Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

The Poodle combines intelligence with sociability. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025

The offspring’s behavior was tested, including communication, sociability, repetitive behaviors, and anxiety. —New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2025

The Brain Cells That Make Super-Agers Special The sociability that sets super-agers apart from their cognitively normal peers may be linked to brain differences — specifically, a higher density of a type of nerve cell called von Economo neurons. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sociability

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility

Kids Definition

sociability

noun

so·​cia·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsō-shə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural sociabilities

1

: the quality or state of being sociable : affability

2

: the act or an instance of being sociable