gregarious

== English == === Etymology === First attested in 1688; borrowed from Latin gregārius, see -ious. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ (US) IPA(key): /ɡɹɪˈɡɛɚ.i.əs/ === Adjective === gregarious (comparative more gregarious, superlative most gregarious) (of a person) Who enjoys being in crowds and socializing. (zoology) Of animals that travel in herds or packs. (botany) Growing in open clusters or colonies; not matted together. Pertaining to a flock or crowd. ==== Synonyms ==== (of a person who enjoys being in crowds): outgoing, sociable, social ==== Antonyms ==== (antonym(s) of “of a person”): ungregarious (antonym(s) of “zoology”): nongregarious ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====