gregarious
/ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/
Group 32Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Fond of company; sociable GRE
Example in Context
The gregarious executive thrived at networking events, easily striking up conversations with strangers that frequently led to productive business relationships.
Synonyms
socialoutgoingfriendly
Etymology
From Latin 'gregarius', meaning belonging to a flock, emphasizing sociability.
- greg- (Latin) — flock
Memory Aid
🎉Sounds like “Greg's a riot”
Imagine GREG throwing the wildest parties, he’s so GREGARIOUS he invites the whole neighborhood!
Visual Association
🎊Greg surrounded by friends, laughing and dancing at a huge, lively party.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “gregarious” mean on the GRE?
gregarious (adjective) means “Fond of company; sociable”. The gregarious executive thrived at networking events, easily striking up conversations with strangers that frequently led to productive business relationships.
How to remember “gregarious” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “gregarious” sounds like “Greg's a riot”. Imagine GREG throwing the wildest parties, he’s so GREGARIOUS he invites the whole neighborhood!
What are synonyms for “gregarious”?
Common synonyms: social, outgoing, friendly.