conversable

adjective

Definition of conversablenext
as in sociable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversable
  1. sociable
  2. cheerful
  3. companionable
  4. courteous
  5. civil
  6. polite
  7. considerate
  8. cheery
Adjective
  • Note that the braai and boma dinner bring guests from all three camps together, so expect at least one lively, sociable evening during your stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Away from the camera, colleagues remember someone funny and sociable, drinking wine and swapping stories after games and hosting crew parties at her Minnesota home.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of sociable
Adjective
  • The set includes two chairs and a round table that fold flat for convenient storage when not in use, and comes in chic shades like blue, green, red, and yellow for a cheerful pop of color.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Neighbors and friends have remembered the family as involved, helpful and cheerful members of the community.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of cheerful
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
Adjective
  • Use clear, concise, concrete, coherent, complete, correct, and courteous language.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
  • When Norman French started to enter English around 1066, the idea of courteous behavior also entered the language.
    — Valerie Fridland, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of courteous
Adjective
  • Baez has practiced law for three decades and has tried 80 civil cases.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Roy wants to bring civil litigation back in-house to rein in the millions spent on outside counsel.
    — Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of civil
Adjective
  • As always, the Vivint technician was prompt and polite and needed just under one hour to install the camera, attach the Spotlight Pro fixture, and pair the camera to my Vivint hub.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • That message came from school after school site, where polls were open and politicians and volunteers shared greetings, and while the federal election monitors were said to be calm and polite, their presence was called troubling.
    — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of polite
Adjective
  • Russell Brand‘s wife has told a court that the Despicable Me star was a caring and considerate lover during the period in which he has been accused of rape.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
  • This is a considerate gesture that keeps the lines of communication open in a friendship.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of considerate
Adjective
  • And who better to ring in this cheery time of year than with Mariah Carey—the undisputed queen of Christmas?
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • On shelves at the beloved bargain grocery store this November come all kinds of festive desserts, gift ideas, party appetizer shortcuts, cheery tableware, advent calendars (including the coveted cheese version), and decor galore.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of cheery
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“Conversable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversable. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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