clubbable

adjective

ˈklə-bə-bəl How to pronounce clubbable (audio)
variants also clubable
Definition of clubbablenext
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others a frequenter of coffeehouses, Samuel Johnson has been called the most clubbable man in English literature

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Recent Examples of clubbable While other right-wing populists, in Europe and elsewhere, get caught up in talk of race, or religion, or replacement theory, Farage’s language is always careful, always clubbable. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025 Its top editors have tended to be tweedy, clubbable figures who slip between academia and the upper reaches of journalism. — New York Times, 26 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubbable
  1. outgoing
  2. social
  3. friendly
  4. convivial
  5. hospitable
  6. companionable
Adjective
  • The crimson color stems from that outgoing light being reddened by the overlying layers of gas, much as sunlight scattering through Earth’s atmosphere can tint a sunset red.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Pelosi’s conversation with Politico also touched on how the outgoing lawmaker sees the Democrats’ 2028 roster.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • His songs spanned from party anthems to deep social commentary.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Individualist societies typically focus on independence within social groups, encouraging personal expression, and are more accepting of differences — and are typically found in Western countries, according to studies.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of social
Adjective
  • For families Apart from the family-sized villa estates and kid-friendly menus, Nihi has a host of activities that will please even the youngest beach bums.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Mbeumo led the line against Leeds for the third consecutive friendly, flanked by Amad to his right and Patrick Dorgu to his left, and has stood out.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • But the best skillets, with the right presentation, are a hosting choice that can bring a rustic, convivial touch to a family-style meal.
    — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
  • But after a morning of pastoral Tyrolean views, followed by a convivial lunch at a lakefront restaurant, my commitment to solitude wavered.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of convivial
Adjective
  • Natural predators and weather changes make the outdoors less hospitable to these pests than indoor plants.
    — Leah Chester-Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New England Aquarium adjunct scientist John Chisholm, who was with the crew aiming to tag sharks in Scarborough, said warmer water is making the region more hospitable to some sharks.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of hospitable
Adjective
  • This companionable book, by a Cambridge classicist, marvels at the ancient world.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • In a companionable, lively voice, the author includes us in those adventures.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of companionable

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“Clubbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubbable. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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