Gregarious

Adjective

Definition: Fond of the company of others; sociable.

Definition: Living in flocks or colonies; characterized by living in communities or social groups.

Synonyms: Outgoing, Social, Extroverted, Friendly

Antonyms: Solitary, Introverted, Shy, Reserved

Examples:

She is a gregarious person who enjoys being around others.
Birds are gregarious creatures, often seen flying in flocks.

Mnemonics:

"Gregarious" sounds like "gregory us" which can be remembered as a person named Gregory who is always surrounded by people.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "gregarious" comes from the Latin word "gregarius," which means "pertaining to a flock or herd."

Historical Usage:

The term "gregarious" originated in the 17th century and was primarily used in a biological sense to describe the behavior of animals living in groups.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Gregarious by nature"

Explanation:

Describes someone who naturally enjoys the company of others and seeks social interactions.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Assuming "gregarious" refers only to humans and their sociability.

Explanation:

"Gregarious" is also used to describe the social behavior of animals and can extend beyond human interactions.