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.
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. Beau. & Fl.
Sociable bird, orSociable weaver(Zoöl.), a weaver bird which builds composite nests. See Republican, n., 3. (b).
Syn. — Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar; communicative; accessible.