CONVIVIAL Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

convivial

adjective

kən-ˈviv-yəl

Definition of convivial

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 While not fine dining in the truest sense, Mother was a colorful and convivial space to enjoy Venditti’s elevated vegetarian and vegan plates. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 But the Ojai Music Festival comfort zone goes no further than a blissful outdoor setting in Libbey Park and convivial audience. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 But the stillness is as inviting as the summer was convivial. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 In this new chapter, Toron Nielsen has worked to make the heritage brand more convivial and more in tune with modern life. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for convivial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial

Adjective

Some 27% of Americans use AI chatbots to discuss personal, emotional or social topics, with users under 50 more likely to do so, according to a recent poll from Elon University researchers and The Washington Post.

— Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
In his exquisitely layered seventh feature, Possible Love (Ga-neung-han sa-rang), Lee Chang-dong’s humanistic observational skills remain at their peak, the acuity of his insights into emotional lives and social conditions unparalleled.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of social

Adjective

Paramount+’s Sebastian Cardwell, the outgoing Deputy Chief Content Officer for the UK, and Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor for Paramount+ UK & Ireland, commissioned the show.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
One night, the outgoing team warned me about a difficult dynamic with a patient’s doula.

— Debra Eluobaju, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

For our annual Fall Arts preview, The Charlotte Observer spoke to leaders at 11 organizations to hear their family-friendly recommendations as the 2026-27 arts season begins.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Pilot's seat aside, there are several other play-friendly features.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026