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单词 sociability
释义

sociability

noun

so·​cia·​bil·​i·​ty ˌsō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce sociability (audio)
plural sociabilities
: the quality or state of being sociable
also : the act or an instance of being sociable

Synonyms

  • conviviality
  • gregariousness
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Example Sentences

her sociability was called into question when she said she hated parties
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

sociability

noun

as in friendliness
the quality or state of being social her sociability was called into question when she said she hated parties

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • friendliness
  • gregariousness
  • conviviality
  • boldness
  • neighborliness
  • amiability
  • cordiality
  • fellowship
  • companionship
  • camaraderie
  • extroversion
  • folksiness
  • extraversion
  • forwardness
  • brashness
  • immodesty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • timidity
  • shyness
  • unsociability
  • introversion
  • diffidence
  • bashfulness
  • coyness
  • unsociableness
  • reclusion
  • modesty
  • timidness
  • retiringness
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