SOCIABILITY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

sociability

noun

ˌsō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of sociability

as in friendliness

the quality or state of being social her sociability was called into question when she said she hated parties

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Recent Examples of sociability Takefumi explored whether dog ownership could affect sociability by exposing mice to the oral microbiomes found in the dog-owning group, then assessed their social behaviors. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026 For McIver, the campaign’s atmosphere of resolve and sociability was intoxicating. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026 Practicing these three simple gestures (five different weekly contacts, three more genuine monthly exchanges, and one hour of daily sociability), awakens a part of ourselves that is too often put on the back burner or underestimated. — Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025 Besides the gleaming blue hull, the 60-footer has an open layout that encourages sociability while promoting privacy in areas like the sunbed at the stern or foredeck lounge. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sociability

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Noun

Rice’s reputation as the rare C-suite suit with both taste and talent-friendliness followed him out of Disney to a non-exclusive production and co-financing deal with A24 for both TV and film.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
These battlewagons have many pluses, but user-friendliness isn't one of them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of friendliness

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Thwarted by England’s tenacity and gregariousness, the twinkle-toed talisman and his team were staring down the barrel of a World Cup exit.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Known for her singing and gregariousness, Ishikawa is as much a presence on the pitch as off it.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025

Definition of gregariousness

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Named Maai after a Japanese term (ma-ai) relating to meaningful spacing, timing, or intervals, the 154-foot superyacht combines Japanese restraint with Italian conviviality to create an onboard environment that can be both zen and buzzy.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Brasserie Olivia The place brings a polished slice of Paris to Sloane Square, mixing Left Bank conviviality with Chelsea polish.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of conviviality

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