sociability
noun
so·cia·bil·i·ty
ˌsō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural sociabilities
: the quality or state of being sociable
also
: the act or an instance of being sociable
Examples of sociability in a Sentence
her sociability was called into question when she said she hated parties
Recent Examples on the Web
According to the National Capital Poison Center, the effects of the drug include a sense of openness, sociability, and euphoria.
—
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
Human sociability, conformism, and the sunk cost fallacy—which leads people to double down on a failing course of action—all contribute to maintaining the status quo.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
The surveys include basic questions about each animal’s breed, age and living environment, followed by dozens of questions about their behavior, including traits such as predatory behavior, sociability with humans, activity level and fearfulness.
—Judith Stella, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
Researchers have documented differences in temperament, sociability, mental health and attachment in these disorders.
—Jessica D. Ayers, The Conversation, 24 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for sociability 
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
Human sociability, conformism, and the sunk cost fallacy—which leads people to double down on a failing course of action—all contribute to maintaining the status quo.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
The surveys include basic questions about each animal’s breed, age and living environment, followed by dozens of questions about their behavior, including traits such as predatory behavior, sociability with humans, activity level and fearfulness.
—Judith Stella, Discover Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
Researchers have documented differences in temperament, sociability, mental health and attachment in these disorders.
—Jessica D. Ayers, The Conversation, 24 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for sociability
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sociability.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near sociability
Cite this Entry
“Sociability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociability. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
sociability
noun
so·cia·bil·i·ty
ˌsō-shə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural sociabilities
1
: the quality or state of being sociable : affability
2
: the act or an instance of being sociable
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share