companionable

adjective

kəm-ˈpan-yə-nə-bəl How to pronounce companionable (audio)
Definition of companionablenext
1
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest a companionable pat on the back let me know that my shipmates were now my friends

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2
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others a good club for companionable enthusiasts of the great outdoors

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Recent Examples of companionable Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun! — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026 Your messages can land with authority under today’s Sun-Jupiter trine, which highlights the practical words of your 3rd house and the companionable kindness of your 7th house. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 Beliefs and routines tug at one another as the subliminal Moon in your 9th House of Expansion squares companionable Venus in your 6th House of Work. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026 Mike, played by a rangy, companionable Hugh Jackman, is a striving singer in Milwaukee who has battled the bottle, cannot consistently pay his mortgage, and keeps himself going by appearing at the state fair dressed up to look (and sound) like Don Ho. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for companionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionable
  1. warm
  2. outgoing
  3. friendly
  4. social
  5. gracious
  6. hospitable
  7. convivial
Adjective
  • The service Service here is warm and deeply personal rather than stiff or overly formal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Velvet filter softens the overall contrast and wraps the scene in a warmer, vintage-like tone that makes the blues and purples feel richer.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of warm
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  • Alejandro Garnacho moved in the opposite direction to Rogers, joining from Chelsea, while Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid will replace the outgoing Lucas Digne at left-back.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • At one point, outgoing Congresswoman Frederica Wilson penned a pointed op-ed in the Miami Times explaining the importance of Black representation in the district.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of outgoing
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  • Keeley is all optimism in the buildup to the team’s first game — merely a friendly against Hayes and Yeading, but important nonetheless — but subsequent events threaten to squelch those good feelings.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Blumenfield said the site takes pressure off neighborhoods and keeps construction out of high-risk fire zones, targeting a walkable, pedestrian-friendly area.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • Those fights stretch back to the nation’s founding, when property and social standing helped determine who could become an officer in the Continental Army and Indigenous troops were afforded limited roles.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Research has shown that meaningful social relationships are an important part of overall health and, for some participants, simply stepping outside their comfort zones can be a confidence boost.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of social
Adjective
  • Ask for clarity while staying gracious and fully present in the exchange.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Iwanaga, gracious in defeat, expressed happiness and a desire to learn from the experience.
    — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • The heart of the Milky Way may be more hospitable to water than astronomers thought.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Thank you for your kindness, the breathtaking views, and the beyond-hospitable staff.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hospitable
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

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