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- [kuh n-vur-suh-buh l]
- /kənˈvɜr sə bəl/
- /kən.ˈvɜː.səbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vur-suh-buh l]
- /kənˈvɜr sə bəl/
Definitions of conversable word
- adjective conversable easy or pleasant to talk to 3
- adjective conversable able or inclined to talk 3
- adjective conversable easy to talk to; affable 3
- adjective conversable liking to talk 3
- adjective conversable of or fit for conversation 3
- adjective conversable easy and pleasant to talk with; agreeable. 1
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Origin of conversable
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word conversābilis, dating back to 1590-1600. See converse1, -able
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Parts of speech for Conversable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conversable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% 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.
conversable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conversable
adj conversable
- conversational — Conversational means relating to, or similar to, casual and informal talk.
- demonstrative — Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
- candid — When you are candid about something or with someone, you speak honestly.
- chatty — Someone who is chatty talks a lot in a friendly, informal way.
- talkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.
adjective conversable
- informative — giving information; instructive: an informative book.
- cosy — A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.
- neighbourly — (British, Canada) Showing the qualities of a friendly and helpful neighbour.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- amical — (now rare) Friendly, amicable.
Antonyms for conversable
adj conversable
- uncommunicative — not inclined to talk or disclose information; reserved; taciturn.
- reticent — disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unsociable — not sociable; having, showing, or marked by a disinclination to friendly social relations; withdrawn.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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