Basic Details
Word: Sociable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Friendly and enjoying being with other people.
Synonyms: Outgoing, friendly, genial
Antonyms: Unsociable, aloof, shy
Idioms and Phrases
- Bring out the best in someone: To help someone to be at their best by being around them. Example: "When Emily is with her friends, they really bring out the best in her."
- Sociable as a butterfly: Describing someone who is very friendly and loves socialising. Example: "Max is sociable as a butterfly; he makes friends wherever he goes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Lucy is very sociable; she loves to chat with her classmates during lunch.
Example 2: At the party, everyone was sociable, sharing stories and laughing together.
Example 3: Being sociable helps you to make new friends and build strong relationships.
Fun Fact
The word "sociable" comes from the Latin word "sociabilis," which means "companionable" and relates to the concept of forming social bonds and connections with others.
Famous Quote
"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out." Walter Winchell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sociable" mean?
a) Enjoying solitude
b) Friendly and enjoying being with others
c) A type of animal
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) Friendly and enjoying being with others
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sociable"?
a) Lonely
b) Aloof
c) Outgoing
d) Shy
Answer: c) Outgoing
3. Which of these is an antonym of "sociable"?
a) Gregarious
b) Friendly
c) Unsociable
d) Cheerful
Answer: c) Unsociable
4. Which sentence uses "sociable" correctly?
a) The sociable cat sat quietly by itself.
b) The sociable boy played alone in the corner.
c) After meeting new people, she felt more sociable.
d) The sociable tree grew in isolation.
Answer: c) After meeting new people, she felt more sociable.
5. Which idiom means someone is very friendly?
a) As quiet as a mouse
b) Sociable as a butterfly
c) On cloud nine
d) Over the moon
Answer: b) Sociable as a butterfly
