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Definition of companionable
companionable
/kəmˈpæn.jən.ə.bəl/
com · pan · ion · a · ble
Adverb:companionably
companionable Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adjective
1
Friendly, sociable, and pleasant to be with; well-suited to being a companion.
Example
"Despite the long journey, the two travelers sat together in a companionable silence while watching the countryside pass by."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in late Middle English from 'companion' and the suffix '-able', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'companio', literally meaning 'one who shares bread with another' (from 'com-' meaning 'with' and 'panis' meaning 'bread').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Companionable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/companionable