so·cia·ble
ˈsō-shə-bəl 
1
: inclined by nature to companionship with others of the same species : social
2
a
: inclined to seek or enjoy companionship
b
: marked by or conducive to friendliness or pleasant social relations
sociableness
noun
: an informal social gathering frequently involving a special activity or interest
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Adjective
They are sociable people who enjoy having parties.
They had a very sociable evening.
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Adjective
Ryan Morgan as Lawrence Lefferts, Newland’s snide, yet sociable friend.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite always seeming to be hungry, Clark said Sanaa was a kind, sociable and curious little girl.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Marble, meanwhile, is endlessly sociable.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Most members of the sandpiper family tend to be sociable.
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“Sociable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociable. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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sociable
1 of 2 adjective
so·cia·ble
ˈsō-shə-bəl
2
: leading to friendliness or pleasant social relations
sociable
2 of 2 nounEtymology
Adjective
from early French sociable "social, sociable," from Latin sociabilis (same meaning), from sociare "to join, associate," from socius "ally, companion" — related to associate
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