What does sociable mean?
Sociable means (of a person) Tending to socialize or be social..
Sociable
/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ · adjective
Meaning
(of a person) Tending to socialize or be social..
Definitions by Sense
- (of a person) Tending to socialize or be social.
- Offering opportunities for conversation; characterized by much conversation.
- (archaic) Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable.
- (obsolete) No longer hostile; friendly.
- A sociable person.
- (historical) A four-wheeled open carriage with seats facing each other.
- A bicycle or tricycle for two persons side by side.
- A couch with a curved S-shaped back.
Example Sentences
He's normally pretty quiet, but he gets much more sociable around women.
Society is no comfort to one not sociable.
a sociable party
They are sociable parts united into one body.
Is the King sociable And bids thee live ?
At the church sociables he used to hop around among them, chipping and chirping like a dicky-bird picking up seed; and he was a great hand to play the piano, and sing saddish, sweetish songs to them.
Synonyms for sociable
Antonyms for sociable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more sociable
- most sociable
- sociables
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sociable?
Common synonyms include clubbable, companionable, extroverted, gregarious.
What is the opposite of sociable?
Possible antonyms include unsociable, introverted, shy, seclusive.
How do you use sociable in a sentence?
He's normally pretty quiet, but he gets much more sociable around women.
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