gregarious

• Beschreibt eine Person, die gern in Gesellschaft ist, kontaktfreudig und gesellig ist und die Nähe anderer Menschen sucht. Bezieht sich auch auf Tiere, die in Gruppen leben.

Describes a person who is fond of company, sociable, and enjoys being with others.

1. Sociable and outgoingB2formal

   Fond of company; enjoying the company of others; sociable.

   Gesellig

   • She is a gregarious person who loves parties.
   • His gregarious nature made him popular at work.
   • Gregarious animals like dolphins live in large groups.

   Synonymeaffablecompanionableconvivialextrovertedfriendlygenialhospitableoutgoingsociablesocial

   Antonymealoofantisocialdetachedintrovertedreclusivereservedshystandoffishunsociablewithdrawn

2. Living in groupsC1formal

   Tending to form a group with others of the same kind; not solitary.

   Gesellig

   • Wolves are gregarious animals that hunt in packs.
   • Many species of birds are gregarious during migration.
   • Gregarious insects like ants build complex colonies.

   Synonymecolonialherdingsocial

   Antonymesolitary