adjective
gregarious
gri-GAIR-ee-us/ɡrɪˈɡeriəs/
Inclined to be with others rather than alone.
My gregarious neighbor stops to chat with everyone on our block.
Etymology
Gregarious originally described animals disposed to live in flocks. Applied to people, that group-living image became a description of someone who enjoys company.
In context
the covert narcissist is not sufficiently assertive not sufficiently out there not sufficiently extroverted not sufficiently gregarious to obtain supply
More examples
- Unlike her gregarious sister, Maya prefers to eat lunch alone.
- These gregarious birds feed and rest together in large flocks.
- The club gives gregarious retirees a place to gather.
Forms
gregarious
gregariously adverb — In a sociable, company-seeking manner.
gregariousness noun — A strong preference for being with others.
Similar words
- sociable
- Emphasizes enjoying friendly interaction rather than simply seeking company.
- outgoing
- Emphasizes approaching others confidently, not merely preferring their company.