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conversable

[kuhn-vur-suh-buhl] / kənˈvɜr sə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
communicative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
candid chatty conversational demonstrative expansive talkative
WEAK
communicable effusive enlightening forthcoming frank garrulous gushing loquacious open outgoing unreserved voluble
Antonyms
STRONGEST
quiet reserved silent uncommunicative
WEAK
close-mouthed reticent unfriendly uninformative unsociable
ADJECTIVE
companionable
Synonyms
WEAK
affable amicable buddy-buddy clubby complacent congenial convivial cordial cozy cozy with familiar genial good-natured gregarious intimate mellow neighborly outgoing pally palsy sociable social tight tight with
Antonyms
WEAK
antagonistic foreign opposing unfriendly
ADJECTIVE
congenial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affable agreeable convivial cordial favorable genial gracious harmonious jovial mellow pleasant pleasing sociable sympathetic
WEAK
adapted amical clubby companionable compatible complaisant congruous consistent consonant cooperative delightful fit good-humored happy kindly kindred like-minded regular fellow right neighborly social suitable well-suited
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof cold cool disagreeable discordant harsh hateful mean nasty unfriendly unhappy unkind unpleasant unsociable
WEAK
ill-suited incompatible uncongenial unsympathetic
ADJECTIVE
jovial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affable amiable buoyant cheery chipper convivial cordial festive good-natured jolly lighthearted pleasant sociable
WEAK
airy animated bantering blithe blithesome bouncy chaffing chirpy companionable daffy delightful dizzy enjoyable facetious festal gay glad gleeful hilarious humorous jocose jocund jokey jollying joshing jubilant larking loony lots of laughs merry mirthful nutty off-the-wall
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depressed disagreeable gloomy hateful heavy-hearted mean surly unfriendly unhappy unpleasant unsociable
WEAK
sad
ADJECTIVE
matey
Synonyms
WEAK
affable amicable buddy-buddy clubby complacent congenial convivial cordial cozy cozy with familiar genial good-natured gregarious intimate mellow neighborly outgoing pally palsy sociable social tight tight with
ADJECTIVE
sociable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affable approachable clubby convivial cordial genial good-natured gregarious neighborly
STRONG
close familiar intimate regular social
WEAK
accessible companionable warm
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof cold cool unfriendly unsociable
STRONG
uncommon
WEAK
introverted snobbish unkind

Example Sentences

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To tea at Mrs. Hazeltine's where met William Allen Butler, author of 'Nothing to Wear'—a bright-eyed, conversable man.

From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe

The Techniker was very conversable, and said especially what pleasure it gave him that Pilgrim was so intimate with them.

From Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. by Auerbach, Berthold

"You found the Arabs conversable and ready at the cup, Mr. Monday?" observed the captain, lighting a cigar, which with him was a never-failing sign for a gossip.

From Homeward Bound or, the Chase by Cooper, James Fenimore

I thought that Miss Brandon, having broken the ice, was henceforth to be a conversable young lady.

From Wylder's Hand by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

All this is your personal gift: it is no necessary part of the master's equipment to be so gracefully conversable.

From Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned by Morley, Christopher

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.