gregariousness
UK: ɡrɪˈɡɛərɪəsnəs | US: ɡrɪˈɡɛriəsnəs
n. the quality of being fond of company; sociability
n. (biology) the tendency of animals to live in groups
The word "gregariousness" traces back to the Latin root "grex" (meaning "flock" or "herd"), reflecting its original association with group behavior in animals. The suffix "-arious" forms adjectives, while "-ness" nominalizes the adjective into a state or quality. Over time, the term expanded from describing animal behavior to human sociability, retaining its core logic of collective tendencies.
Her gregariousness made her the life of every party.
The gregariousness of wolves ensures their survival in harsh environments.
His natural gregariousness helped him excel in sales.
The study examined the gregariousness of birds during migration.
Despite her shyness, she admired his effortless gregariousness.