sociable
Americanadjective
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inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
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friendly or agreeable in company; companionable.
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characterized by agreeable companionship.
a sociable evening at the home of friends.
noun
adjective
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friendly or companionable
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(of an occasion) providing the opportunity for friendliness and conviviality
noun
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another name for social
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a type of open carriage with two seats facing each other
Other Word Forms
- nonsociable adjective
- nonsociableness noun
- nonsociably adverb
- sociability noun
- sociableness noun
- sociably adverb
Etymology
Origin of sociable
1545–55; < Latin sociābilis, equivalent to sociā ( re ) to unite (derivative of socius partner, comrade) + -bilis -ble
Example Sentences
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Right now, delay going to dinner with friends because I don’t feel terribly sociable.
From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026
Duffy, 42, who works in strategic communications, has previously described herself as a "sociable person that loves finding out things", but someone who is also very competitive.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Miles Hart was sociable, clever and witty - the joker of the group.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025
Angelica, the more accomplished and sociable of the two sisters, and Eliza, loving and steadfast, had six adult siblings and were descended from a large, prosperous New York family of Dutch origin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
At breakfast I figure I better try to be sociable so my father doesn’t worry so much.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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