sociable
SOH-shuh-buhl
Sociable (adj) means enjoying the company of others and easy to talk to; friendly. Example: “She's very sociable and chats with everyone at the office party.”
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Enjoying the company of others and easy to talk to; friendly.
"She's very sociable and chats with everyone at the office party."
"The dog is sociable and loves meeting new people."
How to use sociable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFriendly and happy to spend time with other people.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "social," which describes things related to society or groups in general, rather than a person's friendly personality.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a sociable person
sociable evening
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Word forms
- Plural
- sociables
- Comparative
- more sociable
- Superlative
- most sociable
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Etymology
From French sociable, from Latin sociabilis, related to socius ("companion").
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What does “sociable” mean?
The word “sociable” means enjoying the company of others and easy to talk to; friendly. In plain terms, friendly and happy to spend time with other people.
How do you pronounce “sociable”?
“Sociable” is pronounced SOH-shuh-buhl (/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “sociable” in a sentence?
Here is “sociable” used in a sentence: “She's very sociable and chats with everyone at the office party.”
What is another word for “sociable”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sociable” include clubbable, extroverted, companionable, gregarious, outgoing and social.
What is the opposite of “sociable”?
The opposite of “sociable” — its antonyms — are unsociable, introverted, shy, seclusive and solitary.
What part of speech is “sociable”?
“Sociable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “sociable” come from?
The word “sociable” comes from Latin. From French sociable, from Latin sociabilis, related to socius ("companion").
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