sociability

[ so-shuh-bil-i-tee ]
/ ˌsɒ ʃəˈbɪl ɪ ti /
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noun

the act or an instance of being sociable.
the quality, state, disposition, or inclination of being sociable.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Origin of sociability

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at sociable, -ity

OTHER WORDS FROM sociability

non·so·cia·bil·i·ty, noun

Words nearby sociability

soccer, soccer mom, socceroos, soche, sochi, sociability, sociable, social, social accounting, social action, social and liberal democratic party
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Words related to sociability

amenity, kindliness, benevolence, congeniality, agreeableness, warmth, amity, friendliness, affability, kindness, geniality, conviviality, goodwill, cordiality, camaraderie, friendship, neighborliness, comity, comradery

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