gregarious Meaning & Definition
/ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/
What Does Gregarious Mean?
Gregarious is an adjective that means Who enjoys being in crowds and socializing. It can also mean Of animals that travel in herds or packs.
Word Facts for Gregarious
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | social, caespitose and clustered |
| Antonyms | ungregarious and nongregarious |
| Comparative / superlative | more gregarious, most gregarious |
Gregarious Definition (Adjective)
- Who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
- Of animals that travel in herds or packs.
- Growing in open clusters or colonies; not matted together.
- Pertaining to a flock or crowd.
Adjective
- (of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
Synonyms of Gregarious
Gregarious synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gregarious
Gregarious in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
gregarious (comparative more gregarious, superlative most gregarious)
Words That Rhyme With Gregarious
Origin of Gregarious
First attested in 1688; borrowed from Latin gregārius, see -ious.
How to Pronounce Gregarious
The standard pronunciation of gregarious is //ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Gregarious
What part of speech is gregarious?
Gregarious is an adjective.
What is another word for gregarious?
Words with a similar meaning to gregarious include social, caespitose and clustered. See the full list of gregarious synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of gregarious?
Words opposite in meaning to gregarious are ungregarious and nongregarious.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of gregarious?
The comparative form is more gregarious and the superlative form is most gregarious.