Select the word from the given options that is most similar in meaning to the word:- Gregarious
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Social
Gregarious means fond of company, enjoying being with other people. Its synonym is social.
Example: My gregarious cousin makes friends wherever he goes.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Introvert | a quiet, reserved person who prefers his or her own company (it is nearly the opposite of gregarious) | As an introvert, he spends his weekends reading at home. |
| (2) Serious | thoughtful and not joking (it says nothing about liking company) | The principal gave a serious warning to the class. |
| (3) Social (answer) | liking to meet and spend time with others (it describes the same love of company) | She is a very social person and loves parties. |
| (4) Sarcastic | using remarks that say the opposite of what one means, in order to mock | His sarcastic comment hurt her feelings. |
| Synonyms of gregarious: social, sociable, outgoing, convivial Antonyms of gregarious: unsociable, reserved, reclusive, withdrawn Also asked in CUET (UG): gregarious – 20-08-2022 Slot 1 |