SOCIABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SOCIABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “sociable”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “sociable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sociable” are: friendly, affable, amicable, cordial, neighbourly, hospitable, companionable, gregarious, convivial, clubbable, mixer, social

Sociable as a Noun

Definitions of "Sociable" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sociable” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An informal social gathering.
• A tricycle with two seats side by side.
• An S-shaped couch for two people who sit partially facing each other.
• An open carriage with facing side seats.
• A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.

Synonyms of "Sociable" as a noun (2 Words)

mixer	A person who operates a signals mixer. Media people need to be good mixers.
social	An informal social gathering especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group. A church social.

Usage Examples of "Sociable" as a noun

• A church sociable.

Sociable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sociable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sociable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
• Friendly and pleasant.
• Inclined to or conducive to companionship with others.
• (of a place, occasion, or activity) characterized by friendliness or social interaction.

Synonyms of "Sociable" as an adjective (10 Words)

affable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. An affable smile.
amicable	Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. An amicable agreement.
clubbable	Suitable for membership of a club because of one’s sociability or popularity. His social world was inhabited exclusively by clubbable men.
companionable	(of a situation) relaxed and pleasant because shared with friends or friendly people. A companionable pet.
convivial	(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. She was relaxed and convivial.
cordial	Warm and friendly. Cordial relations.
friendly	Easy to understand or use. She gave me a friendly smile.
gregarious	Growing in groups that are close together. In the wild trees are usually gregarious plants.
hospitable	Disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity. A hospitable environment.
neighbourly	Exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor. Shopping for the elderly is a regular feature of neighbourly support.

Usage Examples of "Sociable" as an adjective

• A sociable conversation.
• A sociable gathering.
• Enjoyed a sociable chat.
• Being a sociable person, Eva loved entertaining.
• A sociable occasion.
• A very sociable little village.
• Americans are sociable and gregarious.

Associations of "Sociable" (30 Words)

affable	Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. An affable smile.
amiable	Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. The amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically.
amicability	A disinclination to quarrel.
amicable	Characterized by friendship and good will. The meeting was relatively amicable.
bantering	Cleverly amusing in tone. A bantering tone.
benign	Not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor. His benign but firm manner.
cheerful	Pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic. A cheerful room.
companionable	Suggestive of companionship. A companionable pet.
complaisant	Willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest. There are too many complaisant doctors signing sick notes.
congenial	Capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted. His need for some congenial company.
convivial	Occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company. She was relaxed and convivial.
cordial	Warm and friendly. Wine cups and fruit cordials.
cordiality	A cordial disposition.
courteous	Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. A courteous young man.
effluent	Water mixed with waste matter. Contamination with trade effluents.
entertainment	The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment. A theatrical entertainment.
extrovert	Relating to denoting or typical of an extrovert. His extrovert personality made him the ideal host.
extroverted	Not introspective; examining what is outside yourself. She is extroverted confident and gives rousing lectures.
favorable	Occurring at a convenient or suitable time. A favorable time to ask for a raise.
friendly	Not seriously or unpleasantly competitive or divisive. She gave me a friendly smile.
genial	Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw. A genial host.
gregarious	(of animals) living in flocks or loosely organized communities. He is a gregarious person who avoids solitude.
hearty	(of a person) strong and healthy. A hearty and boisterous character.
kindly	Please (used in a polite request or demand, often ironically. Would you kindly explain what you re talking about.
nice	Done with delicacy and skill. Nice manners.
obliging	Showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others. One of the most obliging stewards.
outgoing	A person’s regular expenditure. The inward deliveries and outgoings of raw materials.
personality	Lively, engaging qualities. She s always had loads of personality.
pleasant	(of a person or their manner) friendly and considerate; likeable. They found him pleasant and cooperative.
talkative	Unwisely talking too much. The talkative driver hadn t stopped chatting.