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gregariously

/ɡrɪˈɡɛr.i.əs.li/
gre · gar · i · ous · ly
Adjective:gregarious
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• adverb

1

In a sociable, outgoing, and friendly manner that seeks and enjoys the company of others.

Example

"The host greeted every guest gregariously, making sure newcomers felt immediately included in the conversation."

2

In flocks, herds, or social colonies rather than in isolation (used of animals, or of plants growing in dense clusters).

Example

"During the winter months, these birds roost gregariously in large numbers to conserve warmth and deter predators."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'gregarious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'gregarious' stems from the Latin 'gregarius', meaning 'belonging to a flock or herd', derived from 'grex' ('flock' or 'herd').

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