sociable definition - Dictionary

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so·cia·ble [ sṓshəb'l ]

adjective

Definition:

1. gregarious: inclined to seek out the company of other people

2. friendly: friendly and pleasant to other people

3. offering opportunity for social interaction: allowing people to mix in an informal way

a sociable occasion

[Mid-16th century. Directly or via French< Latin sociabilis< socius "companion"]

so·cia·bil·i·ty [ sshə bíllətee ] noun

so·cia·ble·ness [ sṓshəb'lnəss ] noun

so·cia·bly [ sṓshəblee ] adverb

Word Usage


	sociable or social? Social is a neutral word that classifies a person or thing as being concerned in some way with society or its organization. A social club is a place provided for people to enjoy themselves, and a social worker is involved in providing a service for the welfare of a person or community. Sociable, by contrast, refers to a person's capacity to deal with other people in social contexts, so a sociable worker is a worker who enjoys the company of colleagues.