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.
