English Explanatory Dictionary

sociable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Tending to socialize or be social.
  2. Offering opportunities for conversation; characterized by much conversation.
  3. Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable.
  4. No longer hostile; friendly.
noun
  1. A sociable person.
  2. A four-wheeled open carriage with seats facing each other.
  3. A bicycle or tricycle for two persons side by side.
  4. A couch with a curved S-shaped back.
  5. An informal party or church meeting for purposes of socializing.

Pronunciation

/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sociable.wav

Word forms

sociable more sociable most sociable sociables

Etymology

From Middle French sociable, from Latin sociābilis.

Synonyms

clubbable companionable extroverted gregarious outgoing sociable social friendly inviting congenial convivial

Antonyms

unsociable introverted shy seclusive solitary unclubbable unsocial

Related words

crack good value friendly

Derived words

antisociable hypersociable nonsociable sociability sociable lapwing sociableness sociable number sociable plover sociable weaver sociable weaverbird sociably supersociable necktie sociable
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