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gregariously

gregariously

7.1
In a friendly way that shows a person likes being with others
  • adverb
  • /ɡrɪˈɡɛrɪəsli/
translation icon : sociablemente
  • He gregariously joined the group, quickly becoming the center of attention.

Examples

  • Lurch greets him gregariously.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • The children laughed and played gregariously on the playground.

  • Tot struts about gregariously in his "Inspector Clay" suit.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The tendency of cyprid larvae to attach gregariously creates considerable intraspecific competition for space as the barnacles grow.

    Academic text (1998)

  • She spoke gregariously, easily making new friends at the party.

Synonyms

companionably
vsgregariously
1 3.5

In a friendly way that shows you enjoy being with someone

focuses on general enjoyment of social company rather than close companionship
genially
vsgregariously
1 3.7

In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome

is more about sociable enjoyment rather than polite cheerfulness
jovially
vsgregariously
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

emphasizes enjoyment of company over merely cheerful mood
sociably
vsgregariously
3.4

In a friendly way that shows you like being with others

emphasizes enjoying company and active group sociability
convivially
vsgregariously
6.8

In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way

focuses on friendliness and regular sociability rather than festive liveliness

Antonyms

unsociably
6.7

In a way that avoids talking to or being with other people

How Social

gregariously
7.1

Surface Forms

gregariously positive

Morphology

gregariously = gregarious (transparent) = gregarious + ly

Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'gregarious' using the productive suffix '-ly', so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Gregariously comes from the Latin root grex meaning 'flock' or 'group', and you can see the same root in congregate ('to come together'). So, to act gregariously is to enjoy being with others, like a member of a 'flock' or group.