SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
gregarious
adjective
Enjoying the company of others.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Enjoying company
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Usage distinction
Return to topGregarious emphasizes seeking company; friendly can describe someone who still prefers solitude.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See gregarious in use
The gregarious host quickly introduced the strangers to one another.
During the break, an ebullient visitor enthusiastically described the poem's final image. Her gregarious friend moved easily from one conversation to another, clearly enjoying the company.
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