-sociablene-

a.[ F., fr. L. sociabilis, fr. sociare to associate, fr. socius a companion. See Social. ] 1. Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

They are sociable parts united into one body. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with others; fond of companions; social. [ 1913 Webster ]

Society is no comfort to one not sociable. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

What can be more uneasy to this sociable creature than the dry, pensive retirements of solitude? South. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not taciturn or reserved. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by much conversation; as, a sociable party. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. No longer hostile; friendly. [ Obs. ] Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]

Sociable bird, or
Sociable weaver (Zool.), a weaver bird which builds composite nests. See Republican, n., 3. (b). [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar; communicative; accessible. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable. [ Colloq. U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A carriage having two double seats facing each other, and a box for the driver. Miss Edgeworth. [ 1913 Webster ]