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
In the loft upstairs, the group breaks into convivial chatter about the novel.
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Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
But since being elected, Mamdani has made few public attacks on the president, striking a more convivial tone.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
So, there is no need to travel to France to enjoy the warm, convivial atmosphere of a Parisian bakery.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
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Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
But since being elected, Mamdani has made few public attacks on the president, striking a more convivial tone.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
So, there is no need to travel to France to enjoy the warm, convivial atmosphere of a Parisian bakery.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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Even the most complimentary appraisals of Raphael, which celebrate his multimodal genius—painter, draftsman, architect, poet, surveyor of antiquities—also mention his exquisite social tact and career climbing.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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County officials declined to answer questions about the grandmother’s account, including whether a social worker documented any such observation.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Magyar was once a member of Orbán’s own party, and has a decent amount of overlap ideologically with the outgoing prime minister.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Keira is outgoing, social, and comfortable expressing her thoughts and feelings.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Smith incorporated Federal Express in 1971 in Little Rock, then moved the company to the hospitable and more centrally located Memphis International Airport.—
John Beifuss,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The public beach at Siesta Key is hospitable with its large parking lot and concession stands for refreshing drinks and bites.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the absence of the federal government incentivizing companies to make more environmentally friendly choices, state and/or local policies may also offer a way forward.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The two coastal towns are about eight miles apart; however, Lewes’s public beach is considered more family-friendly because of its calm bay waters.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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Your messages can land with authority under today’s Sun-Jupiter trine, which highlights the practical words of your 3rd house and the companionable kindness of your 7th house.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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