gregarious
sociable and fond of the company of others
Word origin: From Latin grex, gregis, a flock or herd.
Gregarious in a sentence
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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.
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Reviewers noted that the novelist, once known for blank prose, had pared her sentences down until scarcely a superfluous word remained.
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.
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