companionable

adjective

kəm-ˈpan-yə-nə-bəl How to pronounce companionable (audio)
Definition of companionablenext
1
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest a companionable pat on the back let me know that my shipmates were now my friends

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2
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others a good club for companionable enthusiasts of the great outdoors

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Recent Examples of companionable Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun! — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026 Your messages can land with authority under today’s Sun-Jupiter trine, which highlights the practical words of your 3rd house and the companionable kindness of your 7th house. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 Beliefs and routines tug at one another as the subliminal Moon in your 9th House of Expansion squares companionable Venus in your 6th House of Work. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026 Mike, played by a rangy, companionable Hugh Jackman, is a striving singer in Milwaukee who has battled the bottle, cannot consistently pay his mortgage, and keeps himself going by appearing at the state fair dressed up to look (and sound) like Don Ho. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for companionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionable
  1. warm
  2. outgoing
  3. friendly
  4. social
  5. gracious
  6. hospitable
  7. convivial
Adjective
  • According to the Storm Prediction Center, thunderstorms with severe wind gusts will be possible in the region, where warm, humid air is creating an unstable atmosphere.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Joe’s is seeing strong momentum behind warm ecru and crisp bright white this summer, as shoppers gravitate toward lighter denim styles in place of traditional heavyweight indigo jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • Staff are genuinely friendly, outgoing, and happy to recommend their favorite haunts in town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • Tom often seeks former student-athletes who followed through on commitments, possess an outgoing personality and engage others confidently.
    — Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • Food and drink Tucked on the backside of the hotel, Peter B’s is a buzzy brewery and local hangout with a dog-friendly patio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • At Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday, the MLS All-Stars defeated the Liga MX All-Stars in the MLS All-Star Game, 4-3, in the friendly designed to promote the league to new audiences.
    — Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • While persistently defiant in the face of US threats, Iranian officials have acknowledged mounting economic and social problems after five months of conflict.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The more pragmatic camp argues that maintaining unity during the war requires addressing the public's unhappiness over the economy as well as political and social repression.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of social
Adjective
  • Be open and gracious to comments on how to handle the situation differently in the future.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • For a day, the WNBA chose normal, and good gracious, what a relief.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of gracious
Adjective
  • High mountain elevations that were once cool and less hospitable for avocado growing are getting hotter—and thus more tempting for felling.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • From Chef Yuji Tani of HOUSE Brooklyn, Hiro learned how to create a hospitable and welcoming restaurant experience.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of hospitable
Adjective
  • But the best skillets, with the right presentation, are a hosting choice that can bring a rustic, convivial touch to a family-style meal.
    — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026
  • But after a morning of pastoral Tyrolean views, followed by a convivial lunch at a lakefront restaurant, my commitment to solitude wavered.
    — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of convivial

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