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

Gorgeous Beauty’s reception materialized as a paragon of influential and opulent sociability wherein meaningful connections were forged, laying the groundwork for substantive future collaborations and advancements within their respective domains. —Gorgeous Beauty, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2024

Liberal universalism on one level flies in the face of the nature of human sociability. —Francis Fukuyama, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2022

More specifically, the digital funnel has transformed old forms of individuality and sociability. —Gary S. Cross, Fortune, 8 May 2024

On the human side, pension and tax systems may well see revolutions that incentivise higher fertility and city planning will, in an ideal world, start to incorporate the need for greater sociability. —Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 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