4. Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by much conversation; as, a sociable party.

5. No longer hostile; friendly. [Obs.] Beau & Fl. Sociable bird, or Sociable weaver (Zoöl.), a weaver bird which builds composite nests. See Republican, n., 3. (b).

Syn. — Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar; communicative; accessible.

SOCIABLE
So"cia*ble, n.

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

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

SOCIABLENESS
So"cia*ble*ness, n.

Defn: The quality of being sociable.

SOCIABLY
So"cia*bly, adv.

Defn: In a sociable manner.