Synonyms for sociably

Grammar : Adv

Spell : soh-shuh-buh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsoʊ ʃə bəl

Top 10 synonyms for sociably

Other synonyms for the word sociably

Définition of sociably

Origin : 1550s, "enjoying the company of others," from Middle French sociable (16c.) and directly from Latin sociabilis "close, intimate, easily united," from sociare "to join, unite," from socius "companion, ally" (see social (adj.)).

As in politely : adv thoughtfully
As in socially : adv with regard to polite society

Example sentences :

"But you're not English," said Peter sociably, his arms on the table.
Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James

Kitchener had learned to speak the Arab tongue not only freely but sociably.
Extract from : « Lord Kitchener » by G. K. Chesterton

Apart from nervousness, she was sociably inclined, and yearned for company.
Extract from : « Johnny Ludlow, Fifth Series » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Tavernake was not sociably inclined and took no pains to conceal the fact.
Extract from : « The Tempting of Tavernake » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

Undertakers who were sociably disposed took each other's measures, composed epitaphs, and talked about cremation.
Extract from : « Southerly Busters » by (AKA Ironbark) G. H. Gibson

If misery loves company, as the proverb says, why should not happiness be also sociably disposed?
Extract from : « The Knickerbocker, Vol. 10, No. 5, November 1837 » by Various

"Then one of us is about an hour out of the way," he said sociably, while Tom stood by in anxious suspense.
Extract from : « Tom Slade with the Colors » by Percy K. Fitzhugh

He was cheerfully helpless and sociably indifferent; ready to preside with a smile even at a discussion of his own admissibility.
Extract from : « The Tragic Muse » by Henry James

As I went into the car there were three men at one end talking rather loud and sociably, and I went as near to them as I dared.
Extract from : « A Man of Samples » by Wm. H. Maher

"Marry her, and be blowed," said that worthy, sociably; and the driver stiffened and refused to talk further on the subject.
Extract from : « An Outback Marriage » by Andrew Barton Paterson

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