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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
  • Bulls are sociable much of the year, living in bachelor herds.
    — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The first order of business was to develop a floor plan that allowed for both sociable living and comfortable remote work.
    — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sociable
Adjective
  • Peter Max, whose cheerful graphic images helped define 1960s hippie and Summer of Love culture, has died at age 88, reports The New York Times.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • But poll respondents weren’t particularly cheerful about the ideas of Democrats either, or of Democratic Socialists, who have been much in the news of late.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 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 organization will help traditionally Democratic groups like labor and civil society craft AI policy messages, Bores said.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty said on Tuesday he was concerned by the arrests, raids and online restrictions targeting LGBTQ+ civil society and human rights defenders.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of civil
Adjective
  • Madison is very soft-spoken, very pretty, and effortlessly polite, immediately offering to fetch me a hat from her car for the ride.
    — Marley Marius, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Despite being the literal opposite of confrontational, you’re encouraged to push past the polite lack of response someone gives you today.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of polite
Adjective
  • 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
  • This is all while Venus in Libra strives for justice, balance, cooperation and relationships that feel mutually considerate.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerate
Adjective
  • Longtime teammate Francisco Lindor — who is also sitting on 299 homers — then shared a cheery exchange with Alonso at first base after a first-inning walk.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Paint a bookcase, frame your windows or an entire room in the cheery shade by applying it to trim, welcome guests with it on your front door, or color-drench a whole room to give its architectural details a modern feel.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheery
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