Companionable

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpænjənəbəl/

Definitions of companionable

adjective describing someone who is friendly and sociable, easy to get along with

Example Sentences

A1 She is a very companionable person, always ready to lend a listening ear.

A2 The dog was very companionable, always by my side during the hike.

B1 The team had a companionable atmosphere, making it easy to work together.

B2 The group of friends enjoyed a companionable evening chatting and laughing together.

C1 The professor was known for his companionable nature, making students feel comfortable in his presence.

C2 The couple had a companionable relationship, enjoying each other's company in silence as well as conversation.

Examples of companionable in a Sentence

formal The colleagues had a companionable discussion during the meeting.

informal We had a companionable chat over coffee.

slang Me and my buddy had a really companionable time at the party.

figurative The warm glow of the campfire created a companionable atmosphere among the group.

Grammatical Forms of companionable

• past tense: companioned
• plural: companionables
• comparative: more companionable
• superlative: most companionable
• present tense: companion
• future tense: will companion
• perfect tense: have companioned
• continuous tense: is companioning
• singular: companionable
• positive degree: companionable
• infinitive: to companion
• gerund: companioning
• participle: companioned

Origin and Evolution of companionable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'companionable' originated from the Old French word 'compagnon', meaning 'companion'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is friendly and sociable, the word 'companionable' has evolved to also encompass the idea of someone who is easy to be around and enjoys the company of others.