gregarious

• Diz-se de pessoa que gosta de estar em companhia de outros, sociável e que se sente bem em grupos. Em biologia, descreve espécies que vivem em grupos ou colônias.

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.

   Gregário

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

   Sinônimosaffablecompanionableconvivialextrovertedfriendlygenialhospitableoutgoingsociablesocial

   Antônimosaloofantisocialdetachedintrovertedreclusivereservedshystandoffishunsociablewithdrawn

2. Living in groupsC1formal

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

   Gregário

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

   Sinônimoscolonialherdingsocial

   Antônimossolitary