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
  • Her dark, expressive eyebrows and the deep timbre of her voice stand in entertaining contrast to the bounding energy of her husband, who is urgently sociable.
    — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Maine coons have become popular for their playful, sociable reputation, distinctive chirps and trills and their deep roots in New England history.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sociable
Adjective
  • The town is also locally known for its cheerful embrace of all things Christmas as well.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rooms feel traditional, yet never fusty, with cheerful blue and green quilts and rich wood furnishings.
    — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 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
  • The federal announcement also included criminal charges against two former Forney ISD educators and a civil settlement with the district over allegations that officials failed to properly report misconduct.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The jury had already ruled in March that Meta should be forced to pay $375 million in civil penalties for violating New Mexico's unfair practices act.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of civil
Adjective
  • In Berkeley, where California clay culture yanked ceramics out of the category of polite craft and into something huge, physical, ugly, and beautiful, Heilmann learned to weld.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bukele’s manner is polite but imperious, slow to bestow approval.
    — Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of polite
Adjective
  • Walking through the cabin barefoot or in socks isn’t exactly considerate, either.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Say the considerate thing, but keep the point specific enough to actually help.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerate
Adjective
  • The grape has truly found its spiritual home in New Zealand, where winemakers generally make cheap and cheery versions sporting aromas and flavors of cut grass, green herbs, green apple, and melon.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Not the psychological optimism of cheery moods, but the scientific optimism that is the main subject of this book.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheery
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“Conversable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversable. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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