First Known Use: 1511
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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
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
— 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
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[1] Defined for Kids
sociable
adjective so·cia·ble \ˈsō-shə-bəl\
Definition of SOCIABLE for Kids
1
: liking to be around other people : friendly
2
: involving or encouraging friendliness or pleasant companionship with other people <We enjoyed a sociable evening.>
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