clubbable
/'klʌbəbl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Sociable and suitable for membership in a club: Describes a person who is pleasant, friendly, and enjoys social interaction, making them a good fit for social groups or clubs.
- Given to socializing; companionable: Indicates a person who is inclined to associate with others in a friendly, convivial manner.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- He is a very clubbable man, always at the center of conversations at the golf club.
- Her clubbable nature made her an ideal candidate for the board of the literary society.
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe a desirable social quality: The term often implies not just sociability but also a certain level of congeniality, reliability, and adherence to the unspoken rules of a group.
- In his interview, he demonstrated the clubbable demeanor that the exclusive fraternity was seeking.
Variants and Related Words
- Club (n): An association of people with a common interest or purpose.
- He joined a book club.
- Sociable (adj): Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
- She has a very sociable personality.
Synonyms
- Gregarious: Fond of company; sociable.
- Convivial: Friendly, lively, and enjoyable, especially in a social setting.
- Companionable: Friendly and sociable.
Antonyms
- Unsociable: Not enjoying or making an effort to behave sociably in the company of others.
- Reclusive: Avoiding the company of other people; solitary.
- Aloof: Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Notes on Usage
- The word "clubbable" is somewhat formal and less common in everyday modern speech. It is often used in contexts discussing traditional social institutions, character assessments, or in a slightly ironic tone.
- It specifically connotes suitability for the cooperative and social atmosphere of a club, implying one is not only friendly but also a "good fit" for the group's culture.
Adjective
- inclined to club together
- a clubbable man