sociability

noun

so·​cia·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural sociabilities

: the quality or state of being sociable

also : the act or an instance of being sociable

Synonyms

• conviviality
• gregariousness

Examples of sociability in a Sentence

her sociability was called into question when she said she hated parties

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers at the University of Granada found that people who use self-defeating humor tend to have higher psychological well-being, especially in terms of happiness and, to a lesser extent, sociability. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

According to the National Capital Poison Center, the effects of the drug include a sense of openness, sociability, and euphoria. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024

Human sociability, conformism, and the sunk cost fallacy—which leads people to double down on a failing course of action—all contribute to maintaining the status quo. —Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024

The surveys include basic questions about each animal’s breed, age and living environment, followed by dozens of questions about their behavior, including traits such as predatory behavior, sociability with humans, activity level and fearfulness. —Judith Stella, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sociability

noun

so·​cia·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsō-shə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

plural sociabilities

1

: the quality or state of being sociable : affability

2

: the act or an instance of being sociable