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gregarious

[/ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/]
adjective
gregário
1. (of animals) living in groups or communities rather than alone
Sheep are gregarious animals that prefer to stay together in herds.
As ovelhas são animais gregários que preferem ficar juntas em rebanhos.
2. (of a person) fond of being in the company of others; sociable
She has a gregarious nature and enjoys attending social gatherings.
Ela tem uma natureza gregária e gosta de participar de reuniões sociais.
3. characterized by or preferring to live in a group or community
Humans are gregarious creatures who naturally form societies.
Os humanos são seres gregários que naturalmente formam sociedades.
NYC Slang
social butterfly, people person
Synonyms
socialsociablecommunalcollectiveoutgoing
Antonyms
solitaryantisocialreclusivewithdrawnunsociable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gregário
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
gregário
Standard usage; also common in business and social contexts
Portugal
gregário
Standard usage; also applies to cycling team riders who support the leader

Related Idioms & Phrases

safety in numbers
follow the herd
birds of a feather flock together
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