gregarious

Meanings

• adjective

  Sociable and eager to associate with others; having a friendly, outgoing personality.

  - "The gregarious host made sure every guest felt welcome."
  - "Despite being an introvert, she had a gregarious partner who drew her out of her shell."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɡɹɨˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

ungregarious , nongregarious

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Synonyms

outgoing , sociable , social

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gregarious
jurorous , curious , hilarious , precious

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Variants

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gregarious , gregariously , gregariousness , gregariousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin gregarius, following a herd, from gregare 'to follow, to graze'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gregarious' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In biology, 'gregarious' is used to describe species that live in groups or herds.

3. The opposite of 'gregarious' is 'solitary'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extroversion: Extroversion is a personality trait characterized by outgoingness, assertiveness, and sociability. 'Gregarious' is often used interchangeably with 'extroverted' to describe people who enjoy being around others.

2. Socialization: Socialization is the process of learning the norms, values, and behaviors of a society. 'Gregarious' individuals are often highly socialized, as they have spent a great deal of time interacting with others.

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Quotes

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1. [J.P.] Morgan was attracted to bright, self-possessed women who met him on his own ground, felt at home in society, and shared his "gregarious" instincts and sybaritic tastes.

   - Jean Strouse,{it}New Yorker{/it},29 Mar. 1999

2. … the "gregarious" trade unionist whose back-slapping mateyness helped make him Australia's most popular politician.

   - {it}Time{/it},3 Apr. 1989

3. As it is a night of many parties, the more social, the more "gregarious", the more invited of the guests are wondering whether to go to Harley Street first, or whether to arrive there later, after sampling other offerings.

   - Margaret Drabble,{it}Harper's{/it},July 1987

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Culture

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The term 'gregarious' is often used to describe people who are sociable, friendly, and enjoy being around others. In literature, the concept of gregariousness is explored in works such as F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', where the titular character's gregarious nature attracts many to his parties.

How to Memorize "gregarious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people laughing and enjoying each other's company. This can help you remember the meaning of 'gregarious' as being sociable and outgoing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gregarious' with the image of a friendly, outgoing person who enjoys being around others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Gregarious people are gregarious, they gather and gather.' This can help you remember that 'gregarious' means sociable and outgoing.

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