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sociable

[soh-shuh-buhl] / ˈsoʊ ʃə bəl /


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Houdon’s Franklin, though clearly an old man, looks amused and engaged, with a youthful gaze, but also highly intelligent and judicious, sociable but not entirely available, a bit enigmatic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Dawn, who is unable to work following decades of mental and physical health issues, says her experiences transformed her from a "very sociable child" into a "recluse".

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026

Right now, delay going to dinner with friends because I don’t feel terribly sociable.

From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026

Duffy, 42, who works in strategic communications, has previously described herself as a "sociable person that loves finding out things", but someone who is also very competitive.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

Certainly they didn't act as though they were heading for a very sociable evening.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison


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