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sociable

so·ciable

US/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ uncommon archaic obsolete us
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

inclined to or conducive to companionship with others

  • “a sociable occasion”
  • “enjoyed a sociable chat”
  • “a sociable conversation”
  • “Americans are sociable and gregarious”
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2.

friendly and pleasant

  • “a sociable gathering”
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noun

1.

Origin

From Middle French sociable, from Latin sociābilis.

Phrases

  • good value
  • necktie sociable
  • sociable lapwing
  • sociable number
  • sociable plover
  • sociable weaver
  • sociable weaverbird

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