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Definition of Gregarious
1. Adjective. (of animals) tending to form a group with others of the same species. "Gregarious bird species"
Attributes: Gregariousness
Also: Social
Similar to: Social
Derivative terms: Gregariousness
Antonyms: Ungregarious
2. Adjective. Instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others. "He is a gregarious person who avoids solitude"
3. Adjective. (of plants) growing in groups that are close together.
Definition of Gregarious
1. a. Habitually living or moving in flocks or herds; tending to flock or herd together; not habitually solitary or living alone.
Definition of Gregarious
1. Adjective. (context: of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing. ¹
2. Adjective. (zoology) Of animals that travel in herds or packs. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gregarious
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Gregarious
1. Habitually living or moving in flocks or herds; tending to flock or herd together; not habitually solitary or living alone. "No birds of prey are gregarious." (Ray) 2. (of people) enjoying companionship; sociable; not solitary. 3. (of plants) growing in clusters. Grega"riously, Gre-ga'ri-ous-ness. Origin: L. Gregarius, fr. Grex, gregis, herd; cf. Gr. To assemble, Skr. Jar to approach. Cf. Congregate, Egregious. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)