gregariousness
UK/ɡrɪ'ɡerɪəsnəs/US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
The quality of being sociable and fond of company.
合群性,爱社交的特质
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-ariousfull of, having the quality of
+
-nessfull of, having the quality of
=gregariousness
gregarious (sociable) + -ness (quality) = the noun for being gregarious. Transparent derivative of gregarious.
Root greg still carries 6 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
His natural gregariousness made him a popular host.
- 2.
There's a warmth and gregariousness about the whole family.