\SSo"cia*ble\, a.[F., fr. L. sociabilis, fr. sociare
to associate, fr. socius a companion. See {Social}.]
1. Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or
   company; associable. [R.]
         They are sociable parts united into one body.
                                               --Hooker.
2. Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with
   others; fond of companions; social.
         Society is no comfort to one not sociable. --Shak.
         What can be uneasy to this sociable creature than
         the dry, pensive retirements of solitude? --South.
3. Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not
   taciturn or reserved.
4. Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by
   much conversation; as, a sociable party.
5. No longer hostile; friendly. [Obs.] --Beau. & Fl.
{Sociable bird}, or {Sociable weaver} (Zo["o]l.), a weaver
   bird which builds composite nests. See {Republican}, n.,
   3.
   (b) .
Syn: Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar;
     communicative; accessible.