gregariousness (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɡrɪˈɡɛərɪəsnəs/
Definition
The quality of being fond of company and enjoying being with people; sociability.
Examples
Her natural gregariousness meant she was always the life of the party.
The dog's gregariousness was evident as it wagged its tail at every person it met.
Despite his quiet demeanor, he possessed a surprising degree of gregariousness when meeting new people.
How to Use gregariousness
- gregariousness of someone (prepositional phrase)
- The sociability belonging to a specific person. — "The gregariousness of the host made everyone feel at ease."
- gregariousness in animals (prepositional phrase)
- Sociability observed in animal species. — "The gregariousness in lions is well-documented."
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