sociable
1 of 2adjective
so·cia·ble ˈsō-shə-bəl 
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
ˈsō-shə-blē
adverb sociable
2 of 2noun
: an informal social gathering frequently involving a special activity or interest
Synonyms
Adjective
- boon
- clubbable
- clubable
- clubby
- companionable
- convivial
- extroverted
- extraverted
- gregarious
- outgoing
- social
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Example Sentences
Adjective They are sociable people who enjoy having parties. They had a very sociable evening.
Recent Examples on the Web
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
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
Kids Definition
sociable
adjective
so·cia·ble ˈsō-shə-bəl
1
: liking to be around other people : friendly
2
: involving or encouraging friendliness or pleasant companionship with other people
a sociable visit
sociable
adjective
1
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others he's an intensely sociable child, even prone to fits of depression when he's left alone Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- outgoing
- social
- hospitable
- friendly
- convivial
- companionable
- gregarious
- extroverted
- cheerful
- talkative
- lively
- spirited
- jolly
- gracious
- clubbable
- extraverted
- animated
- communicative
- amiable
- clubby
- boon
- congenial
- affable
- jovial
- cordial
- gay
- bright
- agreeable
- genial
- clubable
- vivacious
- neighborly
- kindly
- folksy
- expansive
- garrulous
- perky
- forthcoming
- upbeat
- bubbly
- peppy
- sprightly
- buoyant
- exuberant
- effervescent
- chipper
- jaunty
- pert
- high-spirited
- sprightful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- antisocial
- unsociable
- unsocial
- introverted
- reclusive
- aloof
- misanthropic
- distant
- cool
- standoffish
- detached
- cold
- insociable
- remote
- reserved
- frosty
- silent
- reticent
- nongregarious
- mute
- mum
- taciturn
2
as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations a pleasant and sociable hostess who puts everyone instantly at ease Synonyms & Similar Words
- gracious
- hospitable
- outgoing
- polite
- friendly
- affable
- amiable
- cordial
- thoughtful
- genial
- congenial
- convivial
- kindly
- kind
- obliging
- accommodating
- agreeable
- courteous
- benign
- cosmopolitan
- considerate
- neighborly
- attentive
- urbane
- approachable
- sophisticated
- benignant
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unsociable
- inhospitable
- ungracious
- ungenial
- boorish
- antisocial
- churlish
- brusque
- sharp
- gruff
- disagreeable
- blunt
- abrupt
- unfriendly
- sullen
- curt
- surly
- rude
- impolite
- unkind
- snippy
- discourteous
- uncivil
- unmannerly
- grumpy
- cross
- brusk
- crabby
- crusty
- crabbed
- ill-mannered
3
as in social
tending to group with others of the same kind the sociable weaverbird breeds in large umbrella-shaped nests Synonyms & Similar Words
- social
- gregarious
- colonial
- parasitic
- parasitical
- dependent
- associational
- consociational
- subsocial
- symbiotic
- precocial
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- solitary
- nonsocial
- independent
- autonomous
- unsociable
- semiautonomous
- reclusive
- altricial
- recluse
- self-sufficient
- lone
- semi-independent
- self-supporting
- self-contained
- self-sustaining
- self-subsistent
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of sociable are affable, cordial, genial, and gracious. While all these words mean "markedly pleasant and easy in social intercourse," sociable suggests a genuine liking for the companionship of others.
sociable people who enjoy entertaining
Although the words affable and sociable have much in common, affable implies easy approachability and readiness to respond pleasantly to conversation or requests or proposals.
though wealthy, she was affable to all
While in some cases nearly identical to sociable, cordial stresses warmth and heartiness.
our host was cordial as he greeted us
In some situations, the words genial and sociable are roughly equivalent. However, genial stresses cheerfulness and even joviality.
a genial companion with a ready quip
While the synonyms gracious and sociable are close in meaning, gracious implies courtesy and kindly consideration.
the gracious award winner thanked her colleagues
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