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   companionable

   /kəmˈpanjənəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. friendly and sociable: "a companionable young man"
   • ▪ (of a situation) relaxed and pleasant because shared with friends or friendly people: "they walked in companionable silence"

   Word Origin early 17th century: alteration of obsolete companiable, influenced by companion1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. companionability noun
   • 2. companionableness noun
   • 3. companionably adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPANIONABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. us / kəmˈpæn·jə·nə·bəl / Add to word list. friendly and pleasant to be with. (Definition of companionable from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of companionable. companionable.

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   The meaning of COMPANIONABLE is marked by, conducive to, or suggestive of companionship : sociable. How to use companionable in a sentence. Did you know?

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPANIONABLE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / kəmˈpæn·jə·nə·bəl / Add to word list. friendly and pleasant to be with. (Definition of companionable from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of companionable. companionable. Talk is cheap, but companionable silence is something you have to work for.

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   Companionable definition: possessing the qualities of a good companion; pleasant to be with; congenial.. See examples of COMPANIONABLE used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › companionablecompanionable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of companionable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPANIONABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a person as companionable, you mean they are friendly and pleasant to be with.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › companionableCompanionable - definition of companionable by The Free...

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   1. Having the qualities of a good companion; friendly. See Synonyms at social. 2. Suggestive of or conducive to companionship: reading together in companionable silence. com·pan′ion·a·ble·ness n. com·pan′ion·a·bly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   Someone who's companionable is close and friendly. A companionable dog stays right by your side, a loyal pal. It's fun to talk to a companionable person — they tend to be warm and good-natured.

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    Aug 31, 2023 · companionable (comparative more companionable, superlative most companionable) Having the characteristics of a worthy companion; friendly and sociable.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › companionableCompanionable Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Companionable Definition. kəm-pănyə-nə-bəl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Having the qualities of a good companion; sociable. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Suggestive of or conducive to companionship. Reading together in companionable silence. American Heritage. Synonyms: social.