as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
the hiking club attracts a wide range of convivial people who share a love of the outdoors
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Recent Examples of convivial
The restaurant adds a convivial, social dimension to the group’s portfolio, equally suited for a quick drink or a full dining experience.
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Taryn White, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
At the end of the book club, the women break into convivial chatter.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Think of it as the physical embodiment of all that Danish hygge has come to imply, which is a kind of warm, convivial, touchable coziness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for convivial
Taryn White, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
At the end of the book club, the women break into convivial chatter.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Think of it as the physical embodiment of all that Danish hygge has come to imply, which is a kind of warm, convivial, touchable coziness.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for convivial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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The vibe is pretension-free and most everyone is in casual, non-fussy attire, though a designer cocktail dress or two might appear for beachfront dinners and social gatherings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Justice is a social, caring young person with a great sense of humor that easily brings smiles to those around him.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The vote, seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies, comes 10 years after Colombia signed an historic peace pact with guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Stitt, the outgoing Oklahoma governor, urged voters in a recent interview with Koco News 5 to vote against the measure due to his concerns about the inflationary aspects.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Grist recently reported that climate change is making oceans more hospitable to Vibrio.—
Eva Flowe
June 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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In the South, our houses are all about the exterior charm which sets the tone for the inviting and hospitable interior beyond the front door.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Museums, statues and sculptures dedicated to Andersen’s life and stories thread through cyclist- and pedestrian-friendly streets, giving the city a fairytale atmosphere that feels woven into the architecture itself.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Salustri books a cottage at one of the last remaining mom-and-pop stays in Islamorada, White Gate Court, a pet-friendly collection of cottages with its own private beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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In a companionable, lively voice, the author includes us in those adventures.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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