Sociable Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide

Meaning 1：outgoing (sociable)

sociable 🔊

/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

adj.

A sociable person enjoys being with other people, talking and spending time together.

Sociable person chatting with friends at a cozy house party

outgoing 🔊

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/ˌaʊtˈɡoʊɪŋ/

adj.

Describes someone who enjoys being with others, is friendly, and seeks conversation.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'socius' (companion) + '-able', meaning 'fond of company'.

💡 Mnemonic

So-cial-able: imagine being so able at socializing.

📖 Example

My new roommate is very sociable; she's always inviting friends over and chatting with our neighbors. 🔊 My new roommate is very sociable; she's always inviting friends over and chatting with our neighbors.

🔗 Collocations

sociable person – a person who is friendly and enjoys company

sociable nature – a natural tendency to be friendly and outgoing

sociable gathering – an event where people interact pleasantly

🔄 Synonyms

friendly (adj.) – kind and pleasant to others

outgoing (adj.) – sociable and open in manner

gregarious (adj.) – fond of company; sociable

🚫 Antonyms

unsociable (adj.) – not enjoying company

introverted (adj.) – shy and preferring solitude

shy (adj.) – nervous around others

🌱 Derivatives

sociably (adv.) – in a sociable manner

sociability (n.) – the quality of being sociable

unsociable (adj.) – not sociable

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin 'sociabilis' (easily united), from 'socius' (companion). Entered English in the 1500s, describing a person fond of company.