clubable
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Sociable and fond of joining clubs or groups: Describes a person who enjoys socializing, participating in group activities, and is well-suited for membership in social clubs or societies. It implies a congenial and gregarious nature.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- He is a very clubable fellow, always at the center of every social event.
- Her clubable nature made her an ideal member of the book society and the tennis club.
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe an ideal member: Often implies more than just sociability; it can suggest someone whose manners and interests align well with the traditions and culture of specific, often formal or traditional, clubs.
- The committee sought clubable candidates who valued both conversation and discretion.
Variants and Related Words
- Clubbable (adj): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- Clubbability (n): The quality of being clubable.
- His clubbability was never in doubt among his peers.
Synonyms
- Sociable: Enjoying the company of others.
- Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable.
- Convivial: Friendly, lively, and enjoyable, especially in a social context.
Antonyms
- Unsociable: Not enjoying the company of others.
- Reclusive: Avoiding the company of other people.
- Introverted: Primarily interested in one's own mental and emotional processes.
Notes on Usage
- The term often carries a slightly formal or British English connotation, associated with traditional gentlemen's clubs or societies.
- While "clubable" and "clubbable" are both used, "clubbable" is a common variant spelling.
Adjective
- inclined to club together
- a clubbable man