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.
So"cia*ble (?), a.[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 more 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.
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