sociable
sociable Lexical Profile
sociable Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly and fond of company.
"She is a remarkably sociable colleague who effortlessly makes new team members feel welcome."
Characterized by pleasant, informal conversation and companionship.
"We spent a sociable evening together sharing stories around the dinner table."
• noun
North American An informal social gathering or reception, such as a neighborhood or church event.
"The community hall hosted an ice-cream sociable to welcome new families to the neighborhood."
An upholstered couch or settee with an S-shaped backrest enabling two people to sit facing almost toward each other.
"In the center of the Victorian parlor stood a velvet-upholstered sociable designed for quiet conversation."
A historical four-wheeled open carriage with two facing seats, or a side-by-side tricycle.
"During the nineteenth century, wealthy families often rode through the park in an open horse-drawn sociable."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'sociable' with 'social': 'sociable' specifically describes a friendly disposition and a fondness for company, whereas 'social' relates more broadly to human society, community organization, or collective activities.
• Rhymes for sociable
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French 'sociable', from Latin 'sociabilis' (meaning 'easily united' or 'companionable'), derived from 'sociare' ('to join or unite') and 'socius' ('companion' or 'ally').
Usage Trend
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