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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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
fondly remembers the many evenings spent in conviviality with her basketball teammates
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as in friendliness
the quality or state of being social
his conviviality, warmth, and good nature are irresistible
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Recent Examples of convivial
David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Students pass through the institute each day for classes, walking hallways decorated with photographs of presidents who have visited and past rooms filled with more than half a century of political memorabilia, much of it from an era of more convivial bipartisanship.
—Nathan Layne, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
That conviviality is likewise shown by athletes trading national team pins, a popular and beloved Olympic tradition.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Today’s China may have lost a lot of the graciousness once bestowed on foreigners, or at least Americans, generally speaking, but one country that has been consistently convivial over several decades for this guy is Japan.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Students pass through the institute each day for classes, walking hallways decorated with photographs of presidents who have visited and past rooms filled with more than half a century of political memorabilia, much of it from an era of more convivial bipartisanship.
—Nathan Layne, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
In all, 203 of this year’s 230 Academy Award nominees gathered Tuesday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the annual nominees luncheon, a brief moment of campaign-free conviviality amid the churn of awards season.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
That conviviality is likewise shown by athletes trading national team pins, a popular and beloved Olympic tradition.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
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Prior to her death, Katherine built a career as a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles, focusing on therapy and mental health advocacy after studying psychology at New York University and earning a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In another tape, also viewed by social workers, Guojun enters a classroom shortly after a teacher has kicked and pummelled his four-year-old son to the ground.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Noun
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In anticipation of Zohran Mamdani’s appearance, the Otis Bantum gymnasium had been decorated with the makeshift festivity of a school dance.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The actress posted a carousel of images to Instagram commemorating her birthday festivities with her friends and boyfriend Danny Ramirez.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Given that Copenhagen is highly rated for its kid friendliness, and the fact that the hotel is located in the center of town, it’s bound to attract families with young children.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But many in Europe are concerned about his potential friendliness with the Kremlin.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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Might want to take a peek at the weather in Cancun, too, though trip prices this time of year might be expensive given the Sixers just bought the latest outgoing flight.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Reform came second and Labour a distant third in one of its most historic heartlands, with outgoing First Minister Eluned Morgan losing her seat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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The attack, which left 15 dead at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration, fueled calls for tougher gun controls and more action to tackle hatred towards Jews and followed a spate of antisemitic incidents in Australia.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 May 2026
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Named as a nod to the geography and industry of our county and region, the SAND + STEEL Art Fest is a free, three-day celebration of local artistic creativity and talent.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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This ancient beverage, derived from the roots of the Piper methysticum plant, is typically consumed to produce sedative and euphoric effects that might increase sociability and reduce anxiety.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Takefumi explored whether dog ownership could affect sociability by exposing mice to the oral microbiomes found in the dog-owning group, then assessed their social behaviors.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aerating also leads to healthier lawns by creating an environment that is less hospitable to grubs.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Repair bare spots in the lawn to make your yard less hospitable for ground-nesting bees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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