Sociable: meaning, definitions and examples

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sociable

 

[ ˈsəʊʃəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

friendly

Likable and friendly in social situations, enjoying the company of others and easily making friends.

Synonyms

friendly, gregarious, outgoing

Examples of usage

  • She is a sociable person who always enjoys meeting new people.
  • The sociable atmosphere at the party made everyone feel welcome.
Context #2 | Adjective

group activities

Inclined to participate in social activities, gatherings, or events with others.

Synonyms

convivial, gregarious, social

Examples of usage

  • She is very sociable and always eager to join group outings.
  • The sociable nature of the club attracted many new members.

Translations

Translations of the word "sociable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sociável

🇮🇳 मिलनसार

🇩🇪 gesellig

🇮🇩 ramah

🇺🇦 товариський

🇵🇱 towarzyski

🇯🇵 社交的 (しゃこうてき)

🇫🇷 sociable

🇪🇸 sociable

🇹🇷 sosyal

🇰🇷 사교적인 (사교적이다)

🇸🇦 اجتماعي

🇨🇿 společenský

🇸🇰 spoločenský

🇨🇳 社交的 (shèjiāo de)

🇸🇮 družaben

🇮🇸 félagslyndur

🇰🇿 әлеуметтік

🇬🇪 სოციალური

🇦🇿 sosial

🇲🇽 sociable

Etymology

The word 'sociable' originated from the Latin word 'sociabilis', which means 'friendly' or 'social'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe individuals who are friendly and enjoy social interactions. The term emphasizes the importance of social connections and the ability to engage with others in a pleasant and amiable manner.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,293, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.