Sociable

/ˈsəʊʃəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly and outgoing.

She is very sociable and enjoys meeting new people at parties.

Characterized by a tendency to seek companionship or social interactions.

The sociable nature of the group made it easy for everyone to feel welcome.

Suitable for social interaction; conducive to socializing.

They chose a sociable venue for the event so that guests could mingle comfortably.

From Latin sociabilis, from socius 'companion, ally'.

sociable hour

A time, often in the evening, set aside for socializing.

sociable animal

An animal that enjoys being around others.

society

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

socialize

To participate in social activities.

sociology

The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.

Party animal

Everyone knows him as a party animal; he’s the most sociable person in our group.

Social butterfly

She flits from group to group like a social butterfly, always sociable and engaging.