SOCIABLE

sociable. Sociable, a. conversable, familiar, friendly, kind

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So″cia‐ble (?), a.[[F., fr. L. sociabilis, fr. sociare to associate, fr. socius a companion. See Social.]] 1. 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. 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. 3. Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not taciturn or reserved.
4. 4. Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by much conversation; as, a sociable party.
5. 5. No longer hostile; friendly. 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.