sociable
UK/'sәuʃәbl/US
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Definitions
adj.
Friendly and enjoying spending time with other people
好交际的，友善合群的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsoci (companion) + -able (inclined to / capable of) = 'inclined to seek companions.' It describes a personality that naturally enjoys company. Note it means friendly/outgoing — not 'social' in the 'about society' sense.
Root soci still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.a sociable person爱交际的人
- 2.naturally sociable天生合群
- 3.sociable atmosphere融洽的氛围
Example Sentences
- 1.
He's a sociable guy who loves meeting new people.
- 2.
The party had a warm, sociable atmosphere.
- 3.
She's not very sociable and prefers to stay home.
Easily Confused
sociable vs social — sociable describes a friendly, outgoing personality (a sociable colleague). social can mean the same ('a social person') but also means 'relating to society' (social problems) — sociable never carries that second sense. Personality only → sociable.