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gregariously

gre·gar·i·ous
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gri-gair-ee-uh s]
    • /grɪˈgɛər i əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gri-gair-ee-uh s]
    • /grɪˈgɛər i əs/

Definitions of gregariously word

  • adjective gregariously fond of the company of others; sociable. 1
  • adjective gregariously living in flocks or herds, as animals. 1
  • adjective gregariously Botany. growing in open clusters or colonies; not matted together. 1
  • adjective gregariously pertaining to a flock or crowd. 1
  • noun gregariously In a gregarious manner. 1
See all 5 definitions of gregariously

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Origin of gregariously

First appearance:

before 1660
One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin gregārius belonging to a flock, equivalent to greg- (stem of grex) flock + -ārius -ary

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Parts of speech for Gregariously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Gregariously

gregariously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for gregariously

adverb gregariously

  • sociably — inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
  • unreservedly — not restricted; without reservation; full; entire; unqualified: unreserved approval.
  • openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
  • companionably — possessing the qualities of a good companion; pleasant to be with; congenial.
  • convivially — friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere.
All 6 Synonyms of gregariously

Antonyms for gregariously

adverb gregariously

  • shyly — bashful; retiring.
Just one Antonym for gregariously

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