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sociable Synonyms

Another word for sociable

Choosing another word for sociable depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly and fond of company.

Usage Example

"She is a remarkably gregarious colleague who effortlessly makes new team members feel welcome."

Strongest
gregarious
outgoing
friendly
affable
companionable
Strong
amiable
convivial
extroverted
genial
warm

• adjective (Context 2)

Characterized by pleasant, informal conversation and companionship.

Usage Example

"We spent a convivial evening together sharing stories around the dinner table."

Strongest
convivial
congenial
companionable
Strong
cordial
hospitable
pleasant

• noun (Context 3)

An informal social gathering or reception, such as a neighborhood or church event.

Usage Example

"The community hall hosted an ice-cream social to welcome new families to the neighborhood."

Strongest
social
get-together
Strong
gathering
mixer
reception

• noun (Context 4)

An upholstered couch or settee with an S-shaped backrest enabling two people to sit facing almost toward each other.

Usage Example

"In the center of the Victorian parlor stood a velvet-upholstered settee designed for quiet conversation."

Strong
settee
loveseat

• noun (Context 5)

A historical four-wheeled open carriage with two facing seats, or a side-by-side tricycle.

Usage Example

"During the nineteenth century, wealthy families often rode through the park in an open horse-drawn carriage."

Strong
carriage

Opposites of sociable

The opposite of sociable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unsociable
aloof
antisocial
reclusive
inhospitable
unwelcoming
standoffish
withdrawn
See all opposites of sociable

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