Category:Sociable

So"cia*ble, a.Etym: [f., fr. L. sociabilis, fr. sociare to associate, Fr. socius a companion. See social.]

1. Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; Associable. [r.] They are sociable parts united into one body. Hooker.

2. Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with others; Fond of companions; social. Society is no comfort to one not sociable. Shak. What can be uneasy to this sociable creature than the dry, pensive Retirements of solitude south.

3. Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not taciturn or Reserved.

4. Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by much Conversation; as, a sociable party.

5. No longer hostile; friendly. [obs.] Beau & fl. Sociable bird, or Sociable weaver (zoöl.), a weaver bird which builds composite nests. See republican, n., 3. (b).

Syn. -- social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar; Communicative; accessible.

Sociable So"cia*ble, n.

1. A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or Reception; as, a church sociable. [colloq. U. S.]

2. A carriage having two double seats facing each other, and a box For the driver. Miss edgeworth.