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gregarious

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore G words

sociable and fond of the company of others

Word origin: From Latin grex, gregis, a flock or herd.

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In a sentence

Gregarious in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing gregarious in a sentence.

Her gregarious nature drew people to her, and she quickly became the center of every gathering.

A gregarious host, she seemed to know every guest at the crowded reception.

Synonyms
sociableoutgoingconvivialextroverted
Antonyms
reclusivesolitaryantisocial
Usage & nuance

Using “gregarious” well

Gregarious describes a person who enjoys and seeks the company of others. It can also describe animals that live in flocks or herds.

Common questions

Questions about “gregarious

Gregarious (adjective) means sociable and fond of the company of others
Here is gregarious used in an example sentence: "Her gregarious nature drew people to her, and she quickly became the center of every gathering." Another example: "A gregarious host, she seemed to know every guest at the crowded reception."
Common synonyms for gregarious include sociable, outgoing, convivial, extroverted.
Antonyms of gregarious include reclusive, solitary, antisocial.
Gregarious pairs with sociable and convivial. Its opposites solitary, reclusive, and antisocial are frequent answer choices.
Yes. Gregarious is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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