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- [kuh m-pan-yuh-nuh-buh l]
- /kəmˈpæn yə nə bəl/
- /kəmˈpæn.jən.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pan-yuh-nuh-buh l]
- /kəmˈpæn yə nə bəl/
Definitions of companionable word
- adjective companionable If you describe a person as companionable, you mean they are friendly and pleasant to be with. 3
- adjective companionable suited to be a companion; sociable 3
- adjective companionable having the qualities of a good companion; sociable 3
- adjective companionable possessing the qualities of a good companion; pleasant to be with; congenial. 1
- noun companionable (of a person) friendly and sociable. 1
- adjective companionable friendly, providing good company 1
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Origin of companionable
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English. See companion1, -able
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Parts of speech for Companionable
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companionable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
companionable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for companionable
adj companionable
- affable — Someone who is affable is pleasant and friendly.
- amicable — When people have an amicable relationship, they are pleasant to each other and solve their problems without quarrelling.
- complacent — A complacent person is very pleased with themselves or feels that they do not need to do anything about a situation, even though the situation may be uncertain or dangerous.
- congenial — friendly, pleasant, or agreeable
- convivial — Convivial people or occasions are pleasant, friendly, and relaxed.
adjective companionable
- close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
- chummy — If people or social events are chummy, they are pleasant and friendly.
- cosy — A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.
- neighbourly — (British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.
Antonyms for companionable
adj companionable
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- foreign — of, relating to, or derived from another country or nation; not native: foreign cars.
adjective companionable
- frosty — characterized by or producing frost; freezing; very cold: frosty weather.
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