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Definition of gregarious

gregarious

/ɡrɪˈɡɛriəs/
gre · gar · i · ous
Adverb:gregariously
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gregarious Lexical Profile

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1

Fond of the company of others; sociable and outgoing.

Example

"Her gregarious nature made her the most popular host at the annual conference."

2

Living in flocks, herds, or loosely organized communities rather than alone (of animals).

Example

"Zebras are highly gregarious mammals that rely on large herds for protection against predators."

3

Growing in open clusters or colonies that are not matted together (of plants).

Example

"The hillside was covered with a gregarious species of wild lupine."

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• Rhymes for gregarious

• Nearby Words

greeter
greeting
greg
gregarious
gregariously
gregariousness
gremlin

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin 'gregarius' (belonging to a flock or herd), derived from 'grex' (stem 'greg-'), meaning 'a flock or herd'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gregarious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gregarious
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