gregarious
What does "gregarious" mean?
The word "gregarious" describes someone who is fond of company and sociable. It stems from the Latin word for "flock," so you can picture a person who, like a sheep, feels most comfortable and energized when surrounded by a group rather than being alone. While it is a sophisticated term, it is used frequently in professional and literary contexts to describe someone's personality. It is often paired with words like "nature" or "personality," and it implies an active, outgoing warmth that draws others in, rather than just being polite or quiet.
"gregarious" in conversation
Planning a party
Is Mark coming to the mixer tonight?
Is Mark coming to the mixer tonight?
Definitely. He’s incredibly gregarious, so he’ll probably be the one introducing everyone to each other.
Definitely. He’s incredibly gregarious, so he’ll probably be the one introducing everyone to each other.
Used to highlight someone's role as a social catalyst.
Discussing a colleague
We need someone gregarious for the sales lead position.
We need someone gregarious for the sales lead position.
I agree; we need a personality that thrives on constant interaction.
I agree; we need a personality that thrives on constant interaction.
Highlights the professional requirement for high sociability.
"gregarious" in a sentence
She is a gregarious person who loves hosting dinners.
She is a gregarious person who loves hosting dinners.
His gregarious nature made him popular with all his new classmates.
His gregarious nature made him popular with all his new classmates.
Despite the intense pressure of the campaign, the candidate remained gregarious and approachable to every voter.
Despite the intense pressure of the campaign, the candidate remained gregarious and approachable to every voter.
