B2adjectiverelationshipspsychology
US/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.bəl/
UK/ˈsəʊ.ʃə.bəl/
friendly and happy to talk and spend time with other people
In context
My brother is very sociable and makes friends wherever he goes.
I am not feeling sociable tonight, so I will stay home.
Dogs are sociable animals that need company throughout the day.
Words that go with sociable
adverb + adjective
- very sociableShe is very sociable and loves parties.
- naturally sociableChildren are naturally sociable.
adjective + noun
- sociable personA sociable person is easy to talk to.
- sociable animalThe wolf is a highly sociable animal.
- feel sociableI do not feel sociable after a long day.
adjective + preposition
- sociable withHe is sociable with everyone in the office.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a social personCorrect: a sociable person