sociability

/,souʃə'biliti/

Thân thiện

A group of friends enjoys a picnic, demonstrating their sociability.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality or state of being sociable; the tendency to seek and enjoy the company of others: "Sociability" refers to a person's disposition to be friendly, companionable, and inclined to associate with other people.
   • The relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows: It describes the inherent or habitual inclination to engage in social interaction and form social bonds.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Her natural sociability made her very popular at the new school.
  • The party's success depended on the guests' level of sociability.
  • Some jobs, like sales, require a high degree of sociability.

Advanced Usage

• "Forced sociability": Social interaction that is not spontaneous but required by circumstance.

  • The office retreat involved a lot of forced sociability, which was exhausting for the introverts.

• "Innate sociability": A natural, inborn tendency to be social.

  • Dogs are often chosen as pets for their innate sociability.

Variants and Related Words

• Sociable (adj): Fond of company; friendly and welcoming.

  • He is a very sociable person who enjoys hosting gatherings.

• Socialize (verb): To participate in social activities; to mix socially with others.

  • It's important to socialize with colleagues outside of work.

• Social (adj): Relating to society or its organization; needing companionship.

  • Humans are social beings.

Synonyms

• Gregariousness: The quality of being fond of company; sociability.
• Companionability: The quality of being a pleasant and friendly companion.
• Conviviality: The quality of being friendly and lively; enjoyment of festive social occasions.
• Friendliness: The quality of being kind and pleasant.

Antonyms

• Unsociability: The quality of not seeking or enjoying the company of others.
• Reclusiveness: The state of preferring to live in isolation.
• Introversion: The quality of being predominantly focused on one's own inner world rather than the external world of people.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sociableness