gregariousness
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Definition(s):
- (n) the quality of being gregarious--having a dislike of being alone
Usage(s):
- Such gregariousness has apparently helped the 72-year-old find friends in high places.
- He has a genial gregariousness that enables him to first-name thousands of people; he rarely forgets a face.
- For progressive Catholic New Yorkers, however, there should be no illusions that Dolan's gregariousness will bring a looser line on such issues as abortion and gay marriage.
Quotes
- In a heartfelt eulogy, Mr Beazley said: "David had so many friends. I am nowhere near as effectively networked as David even after 25 years of federal politics. (David) had friendship, loyalty, gregariousness and a photographic memory."on Dec 7, 2006 By: Kim Beazley Source: Sydney Morning Herald
- "I don't know. I love words, and I love working with words, and actually, to be honest with you, I do need that solitary profession as well as the garrulousness and gregariousness of the acting profession. I think the two things go together very...on Nov 8, 2006 By: Emma Thompson Source: San Diego Union Tribune
- "My firm has an informed, intelligent gregariousness," says Julius.on Jun 4, 2008 By: Anthony Julius Source: Times Online
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