togetherness

[tuh-geth-er-nis]

noun

1. warm fellowship, as among members of a family.

2. the quality, state, or condition of being together.

togetherness

/ təˈɡɛðənɪs /

noun

1. a feeling of closeness or affection from being united with other people

Word History and Origins

Origin of togetherness¹

First recorded in 1650–60; together + -ness

Example Sentences

Gyokeres was pushed forward by his team-mates to take the adulation of the crowd and perform his trademark celebration on his own in a show of togetherness from the Arsenal squad.

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He got them to 12th the following season with a side high on energy and togetherness despite Chansiri-inspired mayhem behind the scenes.

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"After the last few games we really came together and wanted to celebrate each other more and be more positive on the field and have more togetherness," she added.

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"Myself and Chris have a great camaraderie and togetherness, and that's what I've got with my players and staff," he said, praising the "warmth" and "friendliness" of people in the Cotswolds.

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The 61-year-old said victory was proof of the quality of England's spirit and togetherness as much as their skills on the pitch.

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Related Words

• affection 
• closeness 
• intimacy