verb

mingle

/ˈmɪŋɡəl/ · say it: MING·gul

to mix socially

In Actions & Behavior

In more detail

1. (verb) to mix or combine with something else

2. (verb) to move around and talk to different people at a social event

Examples

1. The two colors mingle beautifully in the painting.
2. The guests mingled at the party, drinking and chatting with each other.

How to use mingle

Mingle is commonly used in two contexts: to describe the physical or social blending of things (liquids mingling, cultures mingling) or to describe socializing at gatherings. In social contexts, it emphasizes moving around and engaging with various people rather than staying in one place. It has a slightly more sophisticated tone than 'mix' in the social sense.

Common phrases

mingle with
mingle among
mingle freely
mingle at a party
mingle in the crowd

Synonyms

mix · blend · socialize · interact · circulate

Opposites

separate · isolate

Word family

mingling · mingled

A common mistake

Learners sometimes use 'mingle' as a transitive verb without a preposition (e.g., 'I mingled the guests' instead of 'I mingled with the guests'), though transitive uses are rare in modern English.

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