Gregariousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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gregariousness

 

[ ɡrɪˌɡɛːrɪəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social behavior

The quality of being sociable and outgoing. It is the tendency to seek and enjoy the company of others. Gregariousness is often characterized by a friendly and cheerful demeanor, as well as a willingness to engage in social activities.

Synonyms

friendliness, outgoingness, sociability

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his gregariousness, always surrounded by friends and acquaintances.
  • Her gregariousness made her the life of the party wherever she went.

Translations

Translations of the word "gregariousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sociabilidade

🇮🇳 मिलनसारिता

🇩🇪 Geselligkeit

🇮🇩 keramahan

🇺🇦 товариськість

🇵🇱 towarzyskość

🇯🇵 社交性

🇫🇷 sociabilité

🇪🇸 sociabilidad

🇹🇷 sosyallik

🇰🇷 사교성

🇸🇦 اجتماعية

🇨🇿 společenskost

🇸🇰 spoločenskosť

🇨🇳 社交性

🇸🇮 družabnost

🇮🇸 félagslyndi

🇰🇿 қоғамшылдық

🇬🇪 სოციალურობა

🇦🇿 sosiallıq

🇲🇽 sociabilidad

Word origin

The word 'gregariousness' is derived from the Latin word 'gregarius', meaning 'belonging to a flock or herd'. This term was first used in the 17th century to describe the social nature of certain animals, particularly those that live in groups. Over time, the term evolved to also describe human behavior, highlighting the innate desire for social interaction and companionship.

See also: gregarious.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,147, 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.