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Added 9 October 2026

sociable

/ˈsoʊʃəbəl/ noun

Latin root: sociābilis Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sociable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.

adjective

Inclined to or conducive to companionship with others.
a sociable occasion
Friendly and pleasant.
a sociable gathering

Origin

From Middle French sociable, from Latin sociābilis.

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