Sociability

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌsoʊ.si.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Definitions of sociability

noun the quality or state of being sociable; the tendency to seek and enjoy the company of others

Example Sentences

A1 Sociability is important for making friends.

A2 Her sociability makes her popular among her classmates.

B1 Having good sociability skills can help in networking for job opportunities.

B2 The team leader's sociability contributed to a positive work environment.

C1 His natural sociability allowed him to easily engage with people from different backgrounds.

C2 The diplomat's exceptional sociability played a key role in successful negotiations.

Examples of sociability in a Sentence

formal Her sociability made her a natural fit for the role of team leader.

informal John's sociability always shines through at social gatherings.

slang Sociability is key to making new friends in a new city.

figurative The sociability of the bees in the hive is crucial for their survival.

Grammatical Forms of sociability

past tense

socialized

plural

sociabilities

comparative

more sociable

superlative

most sociable

present tense

sociabilizes

future tense

will sociabilize

perfect tense

has socialized

continuous tense

is socializing

singular

sociability

positive degree

sociable

infinitive

to socialize

gerund

socializing

participle

socialized

Origin and Evolution of sociability

First Known Use: 1667 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'sociability' originated from the Latin word 'sociabilis', which means inclined to associate with others.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'sociability' referred to the quality of being sociable or friendly. Over time, it has come to encompass the broader concept of the tendency to seek and enjoy the company of others.