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Sociable


SO'CIABLE, adjective [Latin sociabilis, from socius, a companion, probably from sequor, to follow. See Seek.]

1. That may be conjoined; fit to be united in one body or company; as sociable parts united in one body.

2. Ready or disposed to unite in a general interest. To make man mild, and sociable to man.

3. Ready and inclined to join in company or society; or frequently meeting for conversation; as sociable neighbors.

4. Inclined to converse when in company; disposed to freedom in conversation; opposed to reserved and taciturn.

5. Free in conversation; conversing much or familiarly. The guests were very sociable