sociable

1 of 2

adjective

so·​cia·​ble ˈsō-shə-bəl 

1

: inclined by nature to companionship with others of the same species : social

2

a

: inclined to seek or enjoy companionship

b

: marked by or conducive to friendliness or pleasant social relations

sociableness noun

sociably

ˈsō-shə-blē 

adverb

sociable

2 of 2

noun

: an informal social gathering frequently involving a special activity or interest

Synonyms

Adjective

• boon
• clubbable
• clubable
• clubby
• companionable
• convivial
• extroverted
• extraverted
• gregarious
• outgoing
• social

Choose the Right Synonym for sociable

gracious, cordial, affable, genial, sociable mean markedly pleasant and easy in social intercourse.

gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration.

the gracious award winner thanked her colleagues

cordial stresses warmth and heartiness.

our host was cordial as he greeted us

affable implies easy approachability and readiness to respond pleasantly to conversation or requests or proposals.

though wealthy, she was affable to all

genial stresses cheerfulness and even joviality.

a genial companion with a ready quip

sociable suggests a genuine liking for the companionship of others.

sociable people who enjoy entertaining

Examples of sociable in a Sentence

Adjective

They are sociable people who enjoy having parties.

They had a very sociable evening.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Users often report feeling uplifted, euphoric, and more sociable after consuming Delta 8 products. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023

Jeffrey Westbrook Extroverts The textbook extrovert is sociable, assertive, strong in leadership roles, and open to new experiences, Wilmot says. —Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 3 July 2023

In an interview with The Times, Sindelar framed the proprietary pods — and the chip technology embedded in them — as a way of delivering a safe, sociable and consistent experience to cannabis consumers of every skill level. —Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2023

But his sociable nature was not limited to his professional ventures. —Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 10 May 2023

Hartman was very sociable, according to a letter from one of teachers, Okin said, and is not a threat to society according to two evaluations from doctors representing the prosecution and the defense, respectively. —Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2023

Moxy Hotel is known for breaking the rules of conventional hotel stays, offering guests a blend of stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an affordable price point. —Benjamin Collins, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2023

The Neo-Concrete movement that emerged still used geometric forms, but did so in pursuit of a more sociable and corporeal experience. —Susan Tallman, The New York Review of Books, 24 May 2023

The dogs are crossbred from sociable huskies and hardier Greenland dogs and are baying and pawing for attention. —Taymour Soomro Scott Conarroe, New York Times, 10 May 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sociabilis, from sociare to join, associate, from socius

First Known Use

Adjective

1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1750, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sociable

1 of 2 adjective

so·​cia·​ble ˈsō-shə-bəl 

1

: likely to seek or enjoy companionship : affable, friendly

sociable people

2

: leading to friendliness or pleasant social relations

sociably

-blē 

adverb

sociable

2 of 2 noun

: social entry 2

Etymology

Adjective

from early French sociable "social, sociable," from Latin sociabilis (same meaning), from sociare "to join, associate," from socius "ally, companion" — related to associate