¹sociable

adjective so·cia·ble \ˈsō-shə-bəl\

: liking to be with and talk to other people

: involving or allowing friendly and pleasant social relations

Full Definition of SOCIABLE

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

a : inclined to seek or enjoy companionship

b : marked by or conducive to friendliness or pleasant social relations

— so·cia·ble·ness noun

— so·cia·bly \-blē\ adverb

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Origin of SOCIABLE

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

First Known Use: 1511

Related to SOCIABLE

Synonyms: boon, clubbable (also clubable), clubby, companionable, extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, convivial, social

Antonyms: antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial

Synonym Discussion of 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>.

²sociable

noun

Definition of SOCIABLE

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

First Known Use of SOCIABLE

1750

SOCIABLE Defined for Kids

sociable

adjective so·cia·ble \ˈsō-shə-bəl\

Definition of SOCIABLE for Kids

: liking to be around other people : friendly

: involving or encouraging friendliness or pleasant companionship with other people <We enjoyed a sociable evening.>

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