sociable

[ soh-shuh-buh l ]
/ ˈsoʊ ʃə bəl /
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adjective

inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
friendly or agreeable in company; companionable.
characterized by agreeable companionship: a sociable evening at the home of friends.

noun

Chiefly Northern and Midland U.S. an informal social gathering, especially of members of a church.

Origin of sociable

1545–55; < Latin sociābilis, equivalent to sociā(re) to unite (derivative of socius partner, comrade) + -bilis -ble

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Words nearby sociable

soccer mom, socceroos, soche, sochi, sociability, sociable, social, social accounting, social action, social and liberal democratic party, social assistance

Words related to sociable

cordial, genial, approachable, neighborly, good-natured, affable, gregarious, convivial, clubby, close, intimate, regular, familiar, social, accessible, companionable, warm, conversable

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British Dictionary definitions for sociable

sociable
/ (ˈsəʊʃəbəl) /

adjective

friendly or companionable
(of an occasion) providing the opportunity for friendliness and conviviality

noun

mainly US another name for social (def. 9)
a type of open carriage with two seats facing each other

Derived forms of sociable

sociability or sociableness, noun sociably, adverb

Word Origin for sociable

C16: via French from Latin sociābilis, from sociāre to unite, from socius an associate