Meaning & use

gregariousness

noun·Advanced

The quality of being sociable and enjoying the company of other people.

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Her gregariousness made her the first to introduce herself to every new colleague.

The dog's gregariousness meant it greeted every visitor like an old friend.

A note on using this word

Gregariousness can describe both people and social animals that naturally live and interact in groups.

Words with a similar meaning

sociabilityfriendliness

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Words with an opposite meaning

shynessreclusiveness

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