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sociable

[ˈsəʊʃəbl]

sociable Definition

  • 1willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly
  • 2relating to or involving activities in which people spend time together in groups

Using sociable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sociable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is a very sociable person and enjoys meeting new people.

  • Example

    The club organizes many sociable events throughout the year.

  • Example

    He is not very sociable and prefers to spend time alone.

sociable Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sociable

  • a person who enjoys drinking alcohol in social situations but does not have a problem with addiction

    Example

    He is a sociable drinker and only drinks when he is out with friends.

  • sociable hours

    working hours that allow for social activities outside of work

    Example

    The company introduced sociable hours to improve work-life balance for its employees.

  • sociable species

    a type of animal that lives in groups and interacts with others of its kind

    Example

    Dolphins are known for being sociable species that often swim and play together.

Origins of sociable

from Latin 'sociabilis', meaning 'social'

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Summary: sociable in Brief

The term 'sociable' [ˈsəʊʃəbl] describes a person who is willing to engage in activities and conversations with others. It can also refer to activities that involve spending time with others, such as 'The club organizes many sociable events throughout the year.' Synonyms include 'friendly' and 'outgoing,' while antonyms include 'unsociable' and 'unfriendly.'