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Gregarious: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Gregarious adjective. Fond of company and happiest among other people.
How to say it
grih-GAIR-ee-us/ɡrɪˈɡeəriəs/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (GAIR).
Gregarious in a sentence
Gregarious by nature, Leo had chatted to half the campsite by lunchtime.
Sheep are gregarious animals and fret when kept alone.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- sociable
- outgoing
- convivial
- extroverted
Opposite:
- reclusive
- introverted
Where gregarious comes from
From Latin grex, a flock.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Sheep are _____ animals and fret when kept alone.
- impetuous
- officious
- gregarious
Show the answer
gregarious: Sheep are gregarious animals and fret when kept alone.