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   gregarious

   /ɡrɪˈɡɛːrɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) fond of company; sociable: "he was a popular and gregarious man" Similar sociablesocialcompany-lovingcompanionableconvivialclubbableoutgoingfriendlyaffableamiablegenialcongenialcordialhospitableneighbourlywelcomingwarmpleasantcomradelyhail-fellow-well-metcouthyinformal:chummypallymateydecentclubbybuddy-buddyrare:conversableOpposite unsociablereserved
   • ▪ (of animals) living in flocks or loosely organized communities: "gregarious species forage in flocks from colonies or roosts" Similar socialorganizedliving in shoals/flocks/herds
   • ▪ (of plants) growing in open clusters or in pure associations: "in the wild, trees are usually gregarious plants"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin gregarius (from grex, greg- ‘a flock’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gregariously adverb
   • 2. gregariousness noun

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   The meaning of GREGARIOUS is tending to associate with others of one's kind : social. How to use gregarious in a sentence. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGREGARIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GREGARIOUS definition: 1. (of people) liking to be with other people : 2. (especially of animals) living in groups 3. (of…. Learn more.

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   GREGARIOUS meaning: 1. (of people) liking to be with other people : 2. (especially of animals) living in groups 3. (of…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gregariousGregarious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of gregarious. adjective. instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others. “he is a gregarious person who avoids solitude” synonyms: social. living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups. adjective. (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGREGARIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is gregarious enjoys being with other people. She is such a gregarious and outgoing person. Synonyms: outgoing , friendly , social , cordial More Synonyms of gregarious

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › gregariousGregarious - definition of gregarious by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Seeking and enjoying the company of others; sociable. See Synonyms at social. 2. Tending to move in or form a group with others of the same kind: gregarious bird species. 3. Botany Growing in groups that are close together but not densely clustered or matted.

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   Definition of gregarious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.