Word Games Pro Dictionary

gregarious

adjective

Instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
G
Ends with
S
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others

    “He is a gregarious person who avoids solitude”

adjective

  1. (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species

    “Gregarious bird species”

adjective

  1. (of plants) growing in groups that are close together

In context

Example Sentences

He is a gregarious person who avoids solitude
Gregarious bird species

Opposite words

Antonyms

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top