Other Word Forms
- nonsociability noun
Etymology
Origin of sociability
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; sociable, -ity
Example Sentences
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Extroverts, naturally, draw energy from conversation; even introverts often find brief bouts of sociability uplifting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025
The animals which had received the ketogenic diet showed some notable differences over the control group, such as exhibiting longer grooming times, and greater sociability.
From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2025
Growing up at the show’s initial peak during the turn of the millennium, Timmy followed me through school corridors, classrooms and playgrounds - no matter my friends, sociability or relatively good grades.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024
These creatures vary significantly in size, shape, and color, yet they share common traits of intelligence and sociability.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2023
But in the case of Connectors, their ability to span many different worlds is a function of something intrinsic to their personality, some combination of curiosity, self- confidence, sociability, and energy.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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