sociable — willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊʃəbl/
Example Sentences
- My cat is surprisingly sociable - he greets every visitor like a furry ambassador.
- I'm not feeling very sociable today, so I'll just hide behind my coffee cup.
- The new employee is quite sociable and has already joined the office book club.
sociable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsoʊʃəbl/]
willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly
She's so sociable — she chats warmly with everyone at the housewarming party.
The sociable student walked into the club and immediately started chatting with people she had never met before. (Break it into: SOCIAL + ABLE)
The sociable host was approachable, making the party enjoyable for everyone.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sociabilis' meaning 'capable of being joined together,' derived from 'socius' meaning 'companion' or 'ally.' The word entered English through Old French 'sociable' in the 16th century.
Breakdown
soci- (companion, from Latin socius) + -able (capable of, able to be) = sociable (capable of being a companion; friendly and engaging)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is surprisingly sociable - he greets every visitor like a furry ambassador.”
“I'm not feeling very sociable today, so I'll just hide behind my coffee cup.”
“The new employee is quite sociable and has already joined the office book club.”
“He becomes more sociable after his morning coffee kicks in.”
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