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sociable.

Tending to socialize or be social.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/General-American
  1. Tending to socialize or be social.

    He's normally pretty quiet, but he gets much more sociable around women.
  2. Offering opportunities for conversation; characterized by much conversation.

    a sociable party
  3. Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable.

    archaic
  4. No longer hostile; friendly.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From Middle French sociable, from Latin sociābilis.

noun/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/General-American
  1. A sociable person.

  2. A four-wheeled open carriage with seats facing each other.

    historical
  3. A bicycle or tricycle for two persons side by side.

  4. A couch with a curved S-shaped back.

  5. An informal party or church meeting for purposes of socializing.

    US
Where this word comes from

From Middle French sociable, from Latin sociābilis.

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