Companionable: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Companionable adjective. Friendly and pleasant to be with, in an easy, unforced way.
How to say it
kum-PAN-yuh-nuh-bul/kəmˈpænjənəbl/
5 syllables, stressed on the second (PAN).
Companionable in a sentence
We sat in companionable silence, watching the tide come in.
The old dog is companionable and follows guests from room to room.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- friendly
- sociable
- congenial
- easy-going
Opposite:
- unfriendly
Where companionable comes from
From companion, from Latin com-, with, and panis, bread: someone you share bread with.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The old dog is _____ and follows guests from room to room.
- companionable
- ardent
- doting
Show the answer
companionable: The old dog is companionable and follows guests from room to room.