sociability

/ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌsō-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce sociability (audio)/ (ame, mw)

sociability — noun

1. a natural tendency to enjoy being with other people and to join them easily in c

1.名詞B2
釋義

a natural tendency to enjoy being with other people and to join them easily in conversation or group activities

例句

Amani's sociability made the new exchange students feel welcome at lunch.

someone's sociability made [people] feel welcome

Because of his sociability, Reuben was soon chatting with parents after football practice.

because of [someone's] sociability

同義詞
  • friendliness

    the broader everyday word; it can describe a single kind act as well as a general trait

  • outgoingness

    stresses confidence and eagerness to start conversations

  • gregariousness

    stronger and more formal; suggests actively seeking company all the time

反義詞
  • shyness

    discomfort or hesitation around other people

  • reserve

    a quieter, more held-back manner that is not always unfriendly

  • unsociability

    the direct opposite; a dislike of mixing with other people

文法句型

someone's sociability

sociability with strangers

because of [someone's] sociability

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and used for a lasting personal trait rather than one friendly act. Common patterns include someone's sociability and sociability with strangers, guests, or new classmates.

常見錯誤

❌She has many sociabilities with customers.
✅She shows a lot of sociability with customers.
💡'Sociability' is usually uncountable, so it is not normally used in the plural.
❌His sociability to strangers helps at work.
✅His sociability with strangers helps at work.
💡Use 'with' when naming the people someone talks to easily.