Gregarious

/ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Fond of the company of others; sociable.

The students who attended the party were very gregarious and enjoyed mingling with everyone.

Living in flocks or groups; characterized by a tendency to associate with others of the same kind.

Many species of birds are gregarious and can often be seen flying in large flocks.

Marked by a cheerful and friendly demeanor.

She has a gregarious personality, making her the life of the party.

From Latin gregarious, from grex, gregis 'flock'.

gregarious nature

A characteristic of being sociable or fond of company.

gregarious personality

A personality type that enjoys being around others.

gregarious behavior

Actions consistent with socializing or companionship.

sociability

The quality of being sociable.

flock

A group of animals that move together.

herd

A large group of animals of the same kind.

Party animal

He's such a party animal, always out with friends; he’s really gregarious.

Social butterfly

At every event, she's the social butterfly, very gregarious.