gregarious — sociable and enjoying the company of others; living in groups or flocks
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: sociable and enjoying the company of others; living in groups or flocks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡrɪˈɡeriəs/
Example Sentences
- My cat is surprisingly gregarious and always follows guests around the house like a furry tour guide.
- Penguins are gregarious creatures that huddle together for warmth in Antarctica.
- He's so gregarious that he can start a conversation with a vending machine and somehow make it interesting.
gregarious
ADJECTIVE[/ɡrɪˈɡeriəs/]
sociable and enjoying the company of others; living in groups or flocks
While the shy student sat completely alone, the gregarious leader laughed and talked in the center of a massive crowd.
Greg mingles with various crowds - he's gregarious and loves company!
Handing out warm coffee to various strangers, the friendly shop owner proved to be highly gregarious.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'gregarius' meaning 'of a flock or herd,' derived from 'grex' meaning 'flock' or 'herd.' The word entered English in the 17th century to describe animals or people that naturally live together in groups.
Breakdown
greg- (flock, herd) + -arious (characterized by, inclined to) = gregarious
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is surprisingly gregarious and always follows guests around the house like a furry tour guide.”
“Penguins are gregarious creatures that huddle together for warmth in Antarctica.”
“He's so gregarious that he can start a conversation with a vending machine and somehow make it interesting.”
“The gregarious atmosphere at the office makes everyone feel welcome and included.”
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