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Gregariously: meaning, definitions and examples

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gregariously

 

[ ɡrəˈɡɛrɪəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

social behavior

Gregariously means in a sociable or social manner; it describes the behavior of being fond of company and frequently seeking the presence of others. This term often relates to individuals who thrive in communal settings and enjoy group interactions.

Synonyms

companionship, outgoingly, sociably, socially

Examples of usage

  • She gregariously mingled at the party, chatting with everyone.
  • His gregariously nature made him popular among his peers.
  • They spent the evening gregariously discussing their favorite films.
  • The birds gregariously gathered at the feeder every morning.

Translations

Translations of the word "gregariously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gregariamente

🇮🇳 सामाजिक रूप से

🇩🇪 gesellschaftlich

🇮🇩 secara sosial

🇺🇦 громадськи

🇵🇱 towarzysko

🇯🇵 社交的に (shakō-teki ni)

🇫🇷 de manière sociable

🇪🇸 de manera sociable

🇹🇷 sosyal olarak

🇰🇷 사교적으로 (sagyojeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بشكل اجتماعي (bi-shakl ijtima'i)

🇨🇿 společensky

🇸🇰 spoločensky

🇨🇳 社交地 (shèjiāo de)

🇸🇮 družabno

🇮🇸 félagslega

🇰🇿 әлеуметтік

🇬🇪 სოციალურად (soci'alurad)

🇦🇿 sosial şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera sociable

Etymology

The word gregariously is derived from the Latin word 'gregarius' which means 'belonging to a flock or herd'. This Latin origin comes from 'grex', meaning 'flock' or 'herd'. The term evolved through the Late Latin and Middle English periods, eventually being adopted into modern English usage. The concept relates to the behavior of certain animals that tend to live in groups for socialization and protection. In the 19th century, gregarious began to be applied to human social behavior, highlighting those who exhibit a natural inclination toward companionship and social interaction. Over time, it has come to describe not just a tendency to collect in groups, but also an active enjoyment of socializing, reflecting a positive and engaging demeanor.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,688, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.