SO'CIABLE, a. L. sociabilis, from socius, a companion, probably from sequor, to follow. See Seek.

1. That may be conjoined fit to be united in one body or company as sociable parts united in one body.
2. Ready or disposed to unite in a general interest. To make man mild, and sociable to man.
3. Ready and inclined to join in company or society or frequently meeting for conversation as sociable neighbors.
4. Inclined to converse when in company disposed to freedom in conversation opposed to reserved and taciturn.
5. Free in conversation conversing much or familiarly. The guests were very sociable.