companionableadj.

Brit.

/kəmˈpanjənəbl/, U.S.

/kəmˈpænjənəbəl/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: companion n.¹, -able suffix.

Etymology: < companion n.¹ + -able suffix. Compare earlier companable adj., companiable adj.

a. Of a person, a person's qualities, etc.: sociable, friendly; pleasant or agreeable as company. Also in extended use.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > social intercourse or companionship > [adjective] > sociable

companablea1387

familiarc1425

fellowlyc1425

companiable1440

fellowable1440

fellowlikec1454

accompanable1548

sociable1573

companionable1593

associable1611

conversablea1684

social1698

easy1714

gregarious1789

aggregative1837

company keeping1839

folksy1852

oncoming1925

mixy1942

outgoing1950

1593 G. Harvey Pierces Supererogation 25 You that intende to be fine companionable gentlemen, smirkinge wittes, and whipsters in the world.

a1674 Earl of Clarendon Hist. Rebellion (1703) II. viii. 396 He had a more companionable Wit even than his Rival Goring, and sway'd more among the good fellows.

1746 P. Francis & W. Dunkin tr. Horace Satires i. v. 89 Is there a Blessing, in the Power of Fate, To be compar'd, in Sanity of Mind, To Friends of such companionable Kind?

1796 W. Woodfall et al. Impartial Rep. Deb. 6th Session 17th Parl. IV. 197 Some dogs..were retained for their companionable qualities.

1837 C. Dickens Pickwick Papers xxxiv. 375 The insides [i.e. the passengers inside the coach] contrived to be very companionable all the way.

1881 Times 9 Dec. 9/6 He feared that..he should never consent to give up the visible, pokeable, companionable fire.

1898 Argosy Oct. 465 Men found me genial, companionable.

1926 D. L. Sayers Clouds of Witness xi. 205 To the grumpy ostler who took the horse Peter, with his most companionable manner, addressed himself.

1997 E. White Farewell Symphony (1998) v. 234 Neil sniffed at us a bit like a faithful family dog. He was companionable and heart-breakingly kind.

b. Of a situation, circumstance, period of time, etc.: characterized by a feeling of friendship, companionship, or familiarity; shared by two or more people in a friendly, relaxed, or enjoyable manner.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > social intercourse or companionship > [adjective]

social1576

companionable1658

1658 I. Walton Life of Donne (ed. 2) 55 His very words and looks..with the addition of his sighs and teares did so work upon the affections of his hearers, as melted and moulded them into a companionable sadnesse.

1746 Museum 11 Oct. 45 Such are the Pleasures of Domestic Life, of meer companionable Friendship, and of peaceful Neighbourhood.

1841 C. Sinclair Mod. Flirtations II. iv. 94 Marion and he long stood still together in that companionable silence.

1875 N. W. Swan Tales of Austral. Life 234 I had passed a companionable evening.

1944 G. Heyer Friday's Child xiv. 156 He stopped suddenly.., recalling companionable rides about the estate with his father.

1991 J. Trollope Rector's Wife ix. 116 The unmistakable companionable warmth of having one another in Woodborough Vicarage.

2005 Independent 14 Mar. (Review section) 4/1 Alone together, I enjoy our companionable silence.

2. Designating a thing which matches or complements another. Frequently with with.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > [adjective] > corresponding or matching

evenOE

accordingc1300

answeringc1443

correspondentc1460

agreeing1533

answerable1534

suitable1548

suit-like1555

well-matched1576

corresponding1579

corresponsivea1616

matching1630

schematic1701

companionable1823

1823 C. Lamb in London Mag. June 535/2 [He] would have thrown in his benediction, aye, and his mite too, for a companionable symbol.

1879 G. Meredith Egoist I. xviii. 323 She had the..art of dressing to suit the season and the sky. To-day the art was ravishingly companionable with her sweetly-lighted face.

1942 Life 9 Feb. 47 Their [sc. peas'] fine, tender flavor is companionable with practically all other foods.

2001 N.Y. Times 2 Aug. f7/1 A dry stone wall contains no mortar or other binding. It consists only of irregular stones chiseled into companionable shapes.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2014; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	companionable
释义	companionableadj. Brit. /kəmˈpanjənəbl/, U.S. /kəmˈpænjənəbəl/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: companion n.¹, -able suffix. Etymology: < companion n.¹ + -able suffix. Compare earlier companable adj., companiable adj. 1. a. Of a person, a person's qualities, etc.: sociable, friendly; pleasant or agreeable as company. Also in extended use. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > social intercourse or companionship > [adjective] > sociable companablea1387 familiarc1425 fellowlyc1425 companiable1440 fellowable1440 fellowlikec1454 accompanable1548 sociable1573 companionable1593 associable1611 conversablea1684 social1698 easy1714 gregarious1789 aggregative1837 company keeping1839 folksy1852 oncoming1925 mixy1942 outgoing1950 1593 G. Harvey Pierces Supererogation 25 You that intende to be fine companionable gentlemen, smirkinge wittes, and whipsters in the world. a1674 Earl of Clarendon Hist. Rebellion (1703) II. viii. 396 He had a more companionable Wit even than his Rival Goring, and sway'd more among the good fellows. 1746 P. Francis & W. Dunkin tr. Horace Satires i. v. 89 Is there a Blessing, in the Power of Fate, To be compar'd, in Sanity of Mind, To Friends of such companionable Kind? 1796 W. Woodfall et al. Impartial Rep. Deb. 6th Session 17th Parl. IV. 197 Some dogs..were retained for their companionable qualities. 1837 C. Dickens Pickwick Papers xxxiv. 375 The insides [i.e. the passengers inside the coach] contrived to be very companionable all the way. 1881 Times 9 Dec. 9/6 He feared that..he should never consent to give up the visible, pokeable, companionable fire. 1898 Argosy Oct. 465 Men found me genial, companionable. 1926 D. L. Sayers Clouds of Witness xi. 205 To the grumpy ostler who took the horse Peter, with his most companionable manner, addressed himself. 1997 E. White Farewell Symphony (1998) v. 234 Neil sniffed at us a bit like a faithful family dog. He was companionable and heart-breakingly kind. b. Of a situation, circumstance, period of time, etc.: characterized by a feeling of friendship, companionship, or familiarity; shared by two or more people in a friendly, relaxed, or enjoyable manner. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > social intercourse or companionship > [adjective] social1576 companionable1658 1658 I. Walton Life of Donne (ed. 2) 55 His very words and looks..with the addition of his sighs and teares did so work upon the affections of his hearers, as melted and moulded them into a companionable sadnesse. 1746 Museum 11 Oct. 45 Such are the Pleasures of Domestic Life, of meer companionable Friendship, and of peaceful Neighbourhood. 1841 C. Sinclair Mod. Flirtations II. iv. 94 Marion and he long stood still together in that companionable silence. 1875 N. W. Swan Tales of Austral. Life 234 I had passed a companionable evening. 1944 G. Heyer Friday's Child xiv. 156 He stopped suddenly.., recalling companionable rides about the estate with his father. 1991 J. Trollope Rector's Wife ix. 116 The unmistakable companionable warmth of having one another in Woodborough Vicarage. 2005 Independent 14 Mar. (Review section) 4/1 Alone together, I enjoy our companionable silence. 2. Designating a thing which matches or complements another. Frequently with with. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > [adjective] > corresponding or matching evenOE accordingc1300 answeringc1443 correspondentc1460 agreeing1533 answerable1534 suitable1548 suit-like1555 well-matched1576 corresponding1579 corresponsivea1616 matching1630 schematic1701 companionable1823 1823 C. Lamb in London Mag. June 535/2 [He] would have thrown in his benediction, aye, and his mite too, for a companionable symbol. 1879 G. Meredith Egoist I. xviii. 323 She had the..art of dressing to suit the season and the sky. To-day the art was ravishingly companionable with her sweetly-lighted face. 1942 Life 9 Feb. 47 Their [sc. peas'] fine, tender flavor is companionable with practically all other foods. 2001 N.Y. Times 2 Aug. f7/1 A dry stone wall contains no mortar or other binding. It consists only of irregular stones chiseled into companionable shapes. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2014; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < adj.1593
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