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conversable

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kənˈvɜːrsəbl/

KK: /kənˈvɜrsəbl/

adjective
Definition

This word describes someone who is friendly and willing to talk or engage in conversation with others.


Example

At the party, she was very conversable, making it easy for everyone to join in the discussions.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really enjoy talking to you; you are so conversable.
Sloth B
Thanks! I appreciate that; I love chatting with friends.
Sloth A
It's nice to have someone who is always conversable at gatherings.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes the atmosphere so much more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sociable
talkative
communicative
Antonyms
reserved
aloof
distant
Root Explanation

Conversable → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "versare" (meaning to turn). The word "conversable" means capable of being turned together in conversation or able to engage in dialogue.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'turning together' ('con-' and 'versare') in conversation — that's why conversable means able to engage in dialogue.

Visually Confused Words
unconversable
inconversable
nonconversable
inversable
versable
oversale
overable
unconversably
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