Sekirov Dictionary

sociable

/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

noun 5
adjective 4
forms 3

noun5

A sociable person.
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(US) An informal party or church meeting for purposes of socializing.
- At the church sociables he used to hop around among them, chipping and chirping like a dicky-bird picking up seed; and he was a great hand to play the piano, and sing saddish, sweetish songs to them. — 1903
A bicycle or tricycle for two persons side by side.
A couch with a curved S-shaped back.
(historical) A four-wheeled open carriage with seats facing each other.

adjective4

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Tending to socialize or be social.
- He's normally pretty quiet, but he gets much more sociable around women.
Offering opportunities for conversation; characterized by much conversation.
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(no longer used) No longer hostile; friendly.
- Is the King sociable And bids thee live ? — 1608
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(no longer used) Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable.
- They are sociable parts united into one body. — 1594

forms

sociables · more sociable · most sociable

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