Meaning & use
gregariousness
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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