Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SO'CIA-BLE, a. [Fr. sociable; L. sociabilis, from socius, a companion, probably from sequor, to follow. See Seek.]

1. That may be conjoined; fit to be united in one body or company; as, sociable parts united in one body. – Hooker.
2. Ready or disposed to unite in a general interest. To make man mild, and sociable to man. – Addison.
3. Ready and inclined to join in company or society; or frequently meeting for conversation; as, sociable neighbors.
4. Inclined to converse when in company; disposed to freedom in conversation; opposed to reserved and taciturn.
5. Free in conversation; conversing much or familiarly. The guests were very sociable.