companionable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- companionability noun
- companionableness noun
- companionably adverb
- uncompanionable adjective
Etymology
Origin of companionable
1350–1400; Middle English. See companion 1, -able
Example Sentences
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But his personal life is all charm: living in the picture-perfect small town of Three Pines, Quebec, with his companionable wife, Reine-Marie, and an assortment of delightful neighbors and friends.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023
We don't generally perceive mollusks as cute and it is difficult to consider them companionable or friendly, despite the overwhelming scientific evidence of the richness of their behavioural repertoires.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2023
"A truly thoughtful and companionable human being, Phyllida was a guiding light and inspiration to so many."
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2023
Javier, with his jovial backslaps, companionable smiles and occasional attempts to mollify the short-fused Ante, pays occasional attention but seems rather more interested in the women in their midst.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2022
By day at the bookbindery, we glue gunned our way into a companionable oblivion, wisecracking until there was nothing left to say.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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