Companionable

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the characteristics of a worthy companion; friendly and sociable.

    "She returned presently, bringing a smoking basin and a basket of work; and, having placed the former on the hob, drew in her seat, evidently pleased to find me so companionable."

Adjective
  1. 1
    suggestive of companionship wordnet

Synonyms

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sociableaffableamiablechummycivilclubbable

Antonyms

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remote

Example

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"I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude."

Etymology

From companion + -able.

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