Definition

Noun: 1. A feeling of warm affection, closeness, and unity among a group of people, especially a family or community. It refers to the state or quality of being emotionally connected and supportive.

Usage

The word "togetherness" describes a positive emotional bond and sense of solidarity. It is commonly used to talk about family relationships, team spirit, or community cohesion. - It is an uncountable noun. - It is often used with verbs like feel, promote, foster, create, and experience.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The holiday dinner was filled with warmth and togetherness.
  • The team-building retreat was designed to foster a sense of togetherness among the new employees.
  • They value family togetherness above all else.

Advanced Usage

• "A sense of togetherness": A commonly used phrase to describe the feeling or awareness of being united.
  • The community project created a strong sense of togetherness among the neighbors.

Variants and Related Words

• Together (adverb): In or into one group, group, or place.
  • We worked together to finish the project.
• Together (adjective - informal): Emotionally stable and well-organized.
  • She's a very together person.

Synonyms

• Closeness: Intimacy in a relationship.
• Unity: The state of being united or joined as a whole.
• Solidarity: Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
• Companionship: A feeling of fellowship or friendship.

Antonyms

• Alienation: A feeling of being isolated or estranged.
• Division: Disagreement or discord between people.
• Separation: The state of being apart.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To be/feel at one with": To feel in harmony or unity with a person or group. This idiom conveys a similar feeling of deep connection as "togetherness."
  • During the ceremony, we all felt at one with nature.

Noun

1. affectionate closeness
   • togetherness is the new wonder ingredient in marriage