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sociable

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sociable /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ adjective
sociable
/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of SOCIABLE
[more sociable; most sociable]
: liking to be with and talk to other people好交际的;合群的;友善的
: involving or allowing friendly and pleasant social relations愉快热闹的

— sociability

/ˌsoʊʃəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14328 COCA: 20210

sociable

1 of 2

adjective

so·​cia·​ble ˈsō-shə-bəl How to pronounce sociable (audio)
1
: inclined by nature to companionship with others of the same species : social
2
a
: inclined to seek or enjoy companionship
b
: marked by or conducive to friendliness or pleasant social relations
sociableness noun
sociably adverb

sociable

2 of 2

noun

: an informal social gathering frequently involving a special activity or interest
Choose the Right Synonym for sociable

gracious, cordial, affable, genial, sociable mean markedly pleasant and easy in social intercourse.

gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration.

the gracious award winner thanked her colleagues

cordial stresses warmth and heartiness.

our host was cordial as he greeted us

affable implies easy approachability and readiness to respond pleasantly to conversation or requests or proposals.

though wealthy, she was affable to all

genial stresses cheerfulness and even joviality.

a genial companion with a ready quip

sociable suggests a genuine liking for the companionship of others.

sociable people who enjoy entertaining

Example Sentences

Adjective They are sociable people who enjoy having parties. They had a very sociable evening.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Norwood says Jennifer has become less sociable and more of a homebody. Patrick Raycraft, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2022 But this newly sociable Sayaka, while a relief, was another of what would be many guises. WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 The quietly festive, extremely sociable atmosphere seems especially in tune with the mood of the blues. John Howell, ELLE Decor, 11 Aug. 2022 The elegant reception desk and a sociable living room space are located on the sixth floor. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 July 2022 This includes a front seating space capable of switching between a typical forward-facing position or a more sociable, but also potentially more nauseating, rearward-facing position that allows front and rear passengers to face one another. Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 19 Aug. 2022 Host weekly catch-ups or something more sociable, like an interactive happy hour; video can help bring your team together. Neal Stanton, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 My dread of such enforced intimacy is quickly diffused as those seeking their own space are left to drift, while the more sociable gravitate—each posture equally welcome. Andrew Mccarthy, Robb Report, 16 July 2022 Even Adobe has gotten in on the action, just last year releasing upgrades to its Creative Cloud suite to make its products more sociable. Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sociabilis, from sociare to join, associate, from socius

First Known Use

Adjective

1511, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sociable was in 1511
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 14328 COCA: 20210

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