togetherness
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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
- affectionate closeness
- togetherness is the new wonder ingredient in marriage