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Definition of gregariousness

gregariousness

/ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəsnəs/
gre · gar · i · ous · ness
Adverb:gregariously
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Adjective:gregarious
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gregariousness Lexical Profile

gregariousness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being fond of company, sociable, and outgoing in interactions with other people.

Example

"Her natural gregariousness made her an ideal host for the international academic conference."

2

In zoology and botany, the tendency of animals to live in flocks, herds, or social colonies, or of plants to grow in dense clusters.

Example

"The biologist noted that the seasonal gregariousness of these birds offers significant protection against predators during migration."

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• Rhymes for gregariousness

• Nearby Words

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gregarious
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grenada
grenade

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'gregarious' and the suffix '-ness'; 'gregarious' derives from the Latin 'gregarius' (belonging to a flock), from 'grex' (flock or herd).

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