gregarious
8 synonyms and 4 antonyms for gregarious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Fond of company and naturally sociable, enjoying being among other people.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Fond of company and naturally sociable, enjoying being among other people.
“He is gregarious and seems to know everyone in the building.”
Opposites
How to use gregarious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Neutral to slightly formal; common in profiles, references and nature writing.
Etymology
From Latin gregarius 'belonging to a flock', from grex, greg- 'flock, herd'.
Full origin of gregarious →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between gregarious and extroverted?
Gregarious describes behaviour: liking company and seeking it out. Extroverted describes a personality type, usually meaning someone who gains energy from social contact. Most gregarious people are extroverted, but an extrovert can prefer small groups to crowds.
Is gregarious a compliment?
Generally yes. It suggests warmth and easy sociability rather than loudness. If you want the negative version, words like overbearing or attention-seeking do that work instead.