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sociable

sociable

21 1.6
Enjoying being with other people and making friends
  • adjective
  • /ˈsoʊʃəbl/
translation icon : sociable
  • In particular, people frequently mentioned his sociable nature, his great sense of humor, and his love of children.
  • sociable and outgoing
  • sociable and energetic
  • sociable creature

And that way we can still stay sociable, but keep relatively safe.

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Examples

  • But if they can get smarter, stronger and more sociable, then they will be more successful at work and in relationships.

  • So Alice was very outgoing and sociable, and George was a recluse.

  • And that way we can still stay sociable, but keep relatively safe.

    ZOE
  • So I hope we can continue doing this in a very sociable way.

  • Once you learn to be sociable, get along with people.

  • I can think of something more sociable to do.

  • Well, I might have one, just to be sociable.

  • I'm a super sociable person and I like, I really get energy from other people and the atmosphere I'm in.

  • As they met up with the gang for the skating party, Jerry felt relaxed and sociable.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • She is always sociable at parties, chatting and meeting new friends.

Synonyms

outgoing
vssociable
46 3.0

Friendly and confident when talking to other people

enjoys company but is less about confident social ease
amiable
vssociable
21 3.4

Friendly and pleasant in a way people like

enjoys company but is more actively social than merely pleasant
affable
vssociable
16 5.5

Friendly and easy to talk to

enjoys company but focuses more on being social than on warmth
approachable
vssociable
15 3.4

Friendly and easy to talk to so people feel comfortable

enjoys company but is about being accessible rather than seeking company
gregarious
vssociable
11 7.0

A person who likes being with other people

likes company but has less strong need to seek it
extroverted
vssociable
6 4.2

Enjoys being with other people and feels confident in social situations

enjoys company but is less about constant external focus
convivial
vssociable
4 6.2

Friendly and cheerful when with other people, enjoying talk and laughter

enjoys company but is not limited to lively party settings
extraverted
vssociable
1 4.3

A person who enjoys meeting and talking with people

enjoys company but is broader than seeking external stimulation
extrovertive
vssociable
7.5

A person who likes being with others and meeting new people

enjoys company but also includes broader friendly behaviour beyond focus
conversable
vssociable
6.9

A person who is friendly and easy to talk to

enjoys company but covers broader friendly behaviour beyond chatting

Antonyms

2 5.3

A person who does not enjoy being with other people

3.7

Not willing to show feelings or talk much

How Sociable

gregarious
11 7.0
outgoing
46 3.0
sociable
21 1.6
friendly
773 1.0
reserved
3.7
aloof
34 6.3

Surface Forms

sociable positive

Morphology

sociable = social (transparent) = social + able

Formed by the productive suffix '-able' added to 'social', yielding the meaning 'friendly/outgoing'.

Etymology

The word sociable comes from the Latin root socius, meaning 'companion' or 'partner', and it is the same root in social and society. So a sociable person enjoys company and likes being with other people.