sociable

The definition of sociable is someone or a group of people who are friendly, welcoming and ready for activities.

(adjective)

  1. A friendly little town with lots of opportunities for social activities is an example of a sociable town.
  2. A person who is friendly and who likes to go out with friends and do fun things is an example of someone who is sociable.

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See sociable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. enjoying or requiring the company of others; gregarious
  2. friendly or agreeable; affable
  3. characterized by pleasant, informal conversation and companionship: a sociable evening

Origin: Fr < L sociabilis < sociare, to associate < socius: see social

noun

☆ a social, esp. a church social

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See sociable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Fond of the company of others; gregarious.
  2. Marked by or affording occasion for agreeable conversation and conviviality. See Synonyms at social.
  3. Pleasant, friendly, and affable. See Synonyms at gracious.
noun
A social.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Latin sociābilis

Origin: , from sociāre, to share, join

Origin: , from socius, companion; see sekw-1 in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • soˈcia·ble·ness noun
  • soˈcia·bly adverb

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