Sociable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈsō-shə-bəl/ so·cia·ble

Meaning & Definition of Sociable

Sociable (adjective)

  1. inclined by nature to companionship with others of the same species, social
  2. inclined to seek or enjoy companionship
  3. marked by or conducive to friendliness or pleasant social relations

Sociable (noun)

  1. social

Sociable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. likely to seek or enjoy the company of others

    "he's an intensely sociable child, even prone to fits of depression when he's left alone"

    similar: boon, clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, social
    related: cordial, folksy, forthcoming, friendly, hospitable, affable, genial, gracious, agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly, animated, gay, jaunty, jolly, jovial, lively, peppy, perky, pert, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative, bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, effervescent, upbeat, bubbly, exuberant, high-spirited
    opposite: antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial
    near: misanthropic, aloof, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, mum, mute, reticent, silent, taciturn

  2. showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations

    "a pleasant and sociable hostess who puts everyone instantly at ease"

    similar: affable, cordial, genial, gracious, hospitable
    related: agreeable, amiable, benign, benignant, congenial, convivial, friendly, kind, kindly, neighborly, accommodating, obliging, considerate, courteous, polite, thoughtful, cosmopolitan, sophisticated, urbane, approachable, attentive, outgoing
    opposite: inhospitable, ungenial, ungracious, unsociable
    near: boorish, churlish, abrupt, blunt, brusque, curt, gruff, sharp, snippy, antisocial, disagreeable, discourteous, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, sullen, surly, uncivil, unfriendly, unkind, unmannerly, crabbed, crabby, cross, crusty, grumpy

  3. tending to group with others of the same kind

    "the sociable weaverbird breeds in large umbrella-shaped nests"

    similar: colonial, gregarious, social
    related: associational, consociational, subsocial, dependent, parasitic, precocial, symbiotic
    opposite: nonsocial, solitary
    near: autonomous, independent, self-contained, semiautonomous, semi-independent, altricial, self-subsistent, self-sufficient, self-supporting, self-sustaining, lone, recluse, reclusive, unsociable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sociable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sociable:

boon, clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, social, affable, cordial, genial, gracious, hospitable, colonial

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sociable

Words with the opposite meaning of Sociable:

antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial, inhospitable, ungenial, ungracious, nonsocial, solitary

Related Words for Sociable

folksy, forthcoming, friendly, agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly, animated, gay, jaunty, jolly, jovial, lively, peppy, perky, pert, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative, bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, effervescent

Near Antonyms of Sociable

misanthropic, aloof, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, mum, mute, reticent, silent, taciturn, boorish, churlish, abrupt, blunt, brusque, curt, gruff, sharp, snippy, disagreeable, discourteous, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, sullen

Word Forms of Sociable

Derived words: sociableness (noun), sociably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Sociable

Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sociabilis, from sociare to join, associate, from socius

First known use: 1511

Frequently Asked Questions about Sociable

What does "Sociable" mean?

"Sociable" means inclined by nature to companionship with others of the same species, social. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: inclined by nature to companionship with others of the same species, social. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sociable"?

Other words for "Sociable" include boon, clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious and outgoing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sociable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sociable"?

There are 70 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sociable". Common alternatives include boon, clubbable, clubby, companionable, convivial, extroverted, gregarious, outgoing, social and affable.

What is the opposite of "Sociable"?

Antonyms of "Sociable" include antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial and inhospitable. Near antonyms include misanthropic, aloof, cold and cool.

How do you use "Sociable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sociable" in a sentence: "he's an intensely sociable child, even prone to fits of depression when he's left alone"; "a pleasant and sociable hostess who puts everyone instantly at ease"; "the sociable weaverbird breeds in large umbrella-shaped nests".

Is "Sociable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sociable" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sociable"?

"Sociable" is pronounced /ˈsō-shə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as so·cia·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Sociable"?

"Sociable" comes from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin sociabilis, from sociare to join, associate, from socius. First known use: 1511.