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. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] They are sociable parts united into one body. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with others; fond of companions; social. [ 1913 Webster ] Society is no comfort to one not sociable. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] What can be more uneasy to this sociable creature than the dry, pensive retirements of solitude? South. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not taciturn or reserved. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by much conversation; as, a sociable party. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. No longer hostile; friendly. [ Obs. ] Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sociable bird, or
Sociable weaver (Zool.), a weaver bird which builds composite nests. See Republican, n., 3. (b). [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar; communicative; accessible. [ 1913 Webster ] | 
