sociability

noun

so·​cia·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce sociability (audio)
plural sociabilities
Synonyms of sociabilitynext
: the quality or state of being sociable
also : the act or an instance of being sociable

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her sociability was called into question when she said she hated parties
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Her public image was capacious enough that Rollerena could carry not only camp and sociability, but profound grief as well. — Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 24 June 2026 Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025 Takefumi explored whether dog ownership could affect sociability by exposing mice to the oral microbiomes found in the dog-owning group, then assessed their social behaviors. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 Consumers such as young adults seeking sociability or elderly patients seeking relief, and everyone in between, are denied the option to choose products aligned with responsible use. — Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sociability

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sociability was in the 15th century

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“Sociability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociability. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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sociability

noun
so·​cia·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsō-shə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce sociability (audio)
plural sociabilities
1
: the quality or state of being sociable : affability
2
: the act or an instance of being sociable
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