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- [soh-shuh-buh l]
- /ˈsoʊ ʃə bəl/
- /ˈsəʊ.ʃə.bli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soh-shuh-buh l]
- /ˈsoʊ ʃə bəl/
Definitions of sociably word
- adjective sociably inclined to associate with or be in the company of others. 1
- adjective sociably friendly or agreeable in company; companionable. 1
- adjective sociably characterized by agreeable companionship: a sociable evening at the home of friends. 1
- noun sociably Chiefly Northern and Midland U.S. an informal social gathering, especially of members of a church. 1
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Origin of sociably
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin sociābilis, equivalent to sociā(re) to unite (derivative of socius partner, comrade) + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Sociably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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sociably popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
sociably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sociably
adv sociably
- affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
- amiably — having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities; affable: an amiable disposition.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- benignantly — kind, especially to inferiors; gracious: a benignant sovereign.
- civilly — with civility; politely
adverb sociably
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- elegantly — Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
- entertainingly — In an entertaining manner.
- gregariously — fond of the company of others; sociable.
- ingratiatingly — In an ingratiating manner.
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