Gregarious

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /É¡rɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.É™s/
• US IPA: /É¡rɨˈɡɛɹ.i.É™s/

Origin

From Latin gregārius.

Full definition of gregarious

Adjective

1. (of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
2. (zoology) Of animals that travel in herds or packs.
• 1972, Richard Adams, Watership DownRabbits are lively at nightfall, and when evening rain drives them underground they still feel gregarious.

Antonyms

• (of a person) ungregarious
• (zoology) nongregarious

Synonyms

• (of a person who enjoys being in crowds) outgoing, sociable