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gesellig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • companionable adj Having the characteristics of a worthy companion; friendly and sociable.
  • congenial adj Pleasant and easy to get along with; friendly.
  • expansive adjective Covering a large area or wide range; extensive.
  • folksy adj Friendly, simple, and informal in a way that evokes traditional or rural community life.
  • gregarious adjective Fond of company and naturally sociable, enjoying being among other people.
  • outgoing adj Friendly, sociable, and comfortable meeting new people.
  • sociable adj Enjoying the company of others and easy to talk to; friendly.
  • social adj Relating to society, communities, or how people interact with each other.
  • socialize verb To spend time with others in a friendly, informal way.

Senses

gesellig is used for these senses in English:

  • companionable Having the characteristics of a worthy companion; friendly and sociable.
  • congenial Friendly or sociable.
  • expansive Talkative and sociable.
  • folksy Informal, affable and familiar.
  • gregarious (of a person) Who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
  • sociable (of a person) Tending to socialize or be social.
  • social Being extroverted or outgoing.
  • socialize (intransitive) To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.

congenial — full definition

  1. adj Pleasant and easy to get along with; friendly.
  2. adj Suited to one's tastes or needs; agreeable.

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