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Gregarious vs Eremite - What's the difference?

gregarious | eremite |

As an adjective gregarious

is (of a person) describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.

As a noun eremite is

a hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone.

gregarious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
  • (zoology) Of animals that travel in herds or packs.
  • * 1972 , (Richard Adams), (Watership Down)
    • Rabbits are lively at nightfall, and when evening rain drives them underground they still feel gregarious .

    Antonyms

    * (of a person) (l) * (zoology) (l)

    Synonyms

    * (of a person who enjoys being in crowds) outgoing, sociable

    eremite

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A hermit; a religious recluse, someone who lives alone.

    • Related terms

    * eremetic * eremitical * hermit ----