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Sociability

The quality of being sociable; sociableness.

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Comradery 76% connected

The spirit of comradeship; comradeship.

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Comradeship 76% connected

The state of being a comrade; intimate fellowship.

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Conviviality 76% connected

The good humor or mirth indulged in upon festive occasions; a convivial spirit or humor; festivity.

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Extraversion 76% connected

The act of throwing out; the state of being turned or thrown out.

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Extroversion 76% connected

The condition of being turned wrong side out; as, extroversion of the bladder.

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Joviality 76% connected

The quality or state of being jovial.

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Nakedness 76% connected

The condition of being naked.

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Openness 76% connected

The quality or state of being open.

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Broader term 1

Sociality 76% connected

The quality of being social; socialness.

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Sociable 74% connected

A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable.

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Sociable 74% connected

A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable.

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Sociable 66% connected

A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable.

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Sociable 66% connected

A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable.

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Unsociable 66% connected

Not sociable; not inclined to society; averse to companionship or conversation; solitary; reserved; as, an unsociable person or temper.

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Unsociable 66% connected

Not sociable; not inclined to society; averse to companionship or conversation; solitary; reserved; as, an unsociable person or temper.

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Synonym 1

Sociableness 92% connected

The quality of being sociable.

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Antonym 2

Unsociability 94% connected

The quality or state of being unsociable; unsociableness.

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Unsociability 94% connected

The quality or state of being unsociable; unsociableness.

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