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gregarious person
[/ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs ˈpɜrsən/]
noun
masculine/feminine
pl: gregarious people
pessoa gregária
1.
A person who enjoys being with others and is fond of company; someone who prefers social interaction and group activities
Sarah is a gregarious person who loves attending parties and group events.
Sarah é uma pessoa gregária que adora ir a festas e eventos em grupo.
2.
Someone who tends to associate with others of the same kind or interests
As a gregarious person, he naturally gravitated toward the sports club at university.
Como uma pessoa gregária, ele naturalmente se aproximou do clube de esportes na universidade.
NYC Slang
social butterfly; people person
Synonyms
social person
extrovert
sociable person
outgoing person
social butterfly
Antonyms
solitary person
introvert
hermit
recluse
loner
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pessoa gregária
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
pessoa sociável
Often preferred in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pessoa de turma
Colloquial alternative emphasizing group participation
Portugal
pessoa gregária
Standard usage, formal preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
a social animal
the life of the party
someone who thrives in crowds
follow the herd
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