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
  • Silly, witty, and sociable, the duo moved to Durham Cottage in London, where there were happy days surrounded by everyone from John Gielgud to Graham Greene, Orson Welles, John and Mary Mills, Noël Coward, and William Wyler.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Bulls are sociable much of the year, living in bachelor herds.
    — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of sociable
Adjective
  • In the past, Cooper has had an active online life, a cheerful and talkative presence behind his thick black beard.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms, which are decorated with wood and natural fibers, are set back from two miles of stunning Montego Bay beachfront and contain an impressive number of cheerful works of art by Jamaican artists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 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
  • Two-way communication with response agents was loud and clear, and the agents were always professional and courteous.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
  • Hobbs' defense attorney, Zachary Vaughn, told Fox News Digital in a statement that Hobbs has been respectful and courteous in their meetings.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of courteous
Adjective
  • About 300 military personnel, police and rescue workers searched along Ensenada’s El Pipila stream Tuesday, while the Mexican Navy continued looking for the missing fishermen, state civil protection authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Jamie Majerus, the civil attorney representing five surrogates suing Xuan and Zhang for fraud, has alleged in court filings that the couple also presented an attorney of their choosing to the mothers.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of civil
Adjective
  • The conversations remained cordial, despite vehement disagreements at times, with Talarico and the voters engaging in polite small talk before delving into, at times, heavy topics.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The application moves away from last-minute stress, unwanted items, and polite pretense, establishing a modern channel for intentional giving.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of polite
Adjective
  • This is a considerate gesture that keeps the lines of communication open in a friendship.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Parents can teach children to be considerate about how and where invitations are handed out without turning every birthday into a class-wide event.
    — Caroline Chirichella, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerate
Adjective
  • That cheery aura is felt through the café’s bright white interiors and warm yellow accents.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
  • These cheery yellow flowers produce a thin, needlelike seed that is rich with oil and dense with nutrients that towhees, nuthatches, cardinals and even robins adore into January.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheery
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“Conversable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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