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gregarious
Fond of company; sociable and enjoying being with other people. Also describes animals that live in flocks or herds.
Etymology
From Latin "gregarius" meaning "belonging to a flock," from "grex" (genitive "gregis") meaning "flock" or "herd." Entered English in the 1660s.
Usage Examples
"Her gregarious personality made her the life of every party - she genuinely enjoyed meeting new people."
"Sheep are gregarious animals, rarely found alone in nature."
"After years of remote work, he rediscovered his gregarious nature at the office reunion."
Synonyms
- Sociable
- Outgoing
- Convivial
- Friendly
- Extroverted
Antonyms
- Introverted
- Solitary
- Antisocial
- Reclusive
- Reserved
Fun Facts
- The word "congregation" comes from the same Latin root - literally "a flock together."
- Penguins are among the most gregarious birds, with some colonies containing hundreds of thousands of individuals.
- Psychologists note that gregariousness is partly genetic and partly learned behavior.
Word Family
- Gregariousness (noun): The quality of being gregarious
- Gregariously (adverb): In a gregarious manner
- Aggregate (verb/noun): From the same root - to gather together
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