Sō'cia-ble, a.
(sō'sha-bl) (Synop., § 130), a. [Fr. & Sp. sociable, It. sociabile, Lat. sociabilis, from sociare, to associate, from socius, a companion.] 1. Fit to be united in one body or company. [Rare.] Another law teaches them as they are sociable parts united into one body. Hooker. 2. Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with others; especially, disposed to company; fond of companions; social. What can be more uneasy to this sociable creature than the dry, passive retirement of solitude? South.
- Hence, ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not taciturn or reserved.
- Affording opportunities for conversation; as, a sociable party.
- No longer hostile; friendly. [Obs.]
Is the king sociable, And bids thee live? Beaw & Fl. Sym.—Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar; communicative; accessible.