# sociable

/ˈsoʊʃəbəɫ/ (US) · /sˈəʊʃiəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sociable
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

enjoying the company of other people and liking to spend time with them. You use this to describe someone who is friendly and easy to talk to.

For teachers: enjoying the company of others and tending to be friendly and talkative. Often used to describe a person's personality or a place's atmosphere.

## Examples

- She is very sociable and always has friends over for dinner.
- The new bar is a very sociable place where people from different neighborhoods meet and chat.
- While some individuals prefer the solitude of their own company, others are inherently sociable, finding energy and inspiration through constant interaction with others.

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