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
Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
And chefs and restaurateurs across America are responding with a new wave of steakhouses where the food is more creative and the atmosphere more convivial.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
With a calendar full of live music and other nightly events, the resort provides convivial ways to relax after a day of travel.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and convivial.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Adjective
The convivial, tropical atmosphere here is great for vacationing with friends, though the property also hosts wellness retreats and events.
—Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
And chefs and restaurateurs across America are responding with a new wave of steakhouses where the food is more creative and the atmosphere more convivial.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
With a calendar full of live music and other nightly events, the resort provides convivial ways to relax after a day of travel.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and convivial.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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Compared to a lot of other activities, games have this huge social mould.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For instance, social connection lifts our mood and benefits health overall — and friends can hold people accountable when building new, healthy habits.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Engelbert said the league is looking at possible revisions to the festivities, which this year included only the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The proud mom posted pictures from the festivities in Venice, Italy, on Instagram.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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For cities, readers were asked to rate sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping and value.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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China’s growing friendliness toward South Korea might be partly motivated by the unstable situation on the international stage, Kim said.—
Julia Zhong,
NBC news,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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When leadership transitions start quietly, those closest to the outgoing person are often treated with caution or suspicion.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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What was meant to be a tribute to the district's outgoing superintendent has raised questions for Jefferson County Board of Education members about how district leaders are spending a massive donation, particularly without board oversight or approval.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The tests centered on problem-solving and sociability, throwing up some interesting results.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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His object is to isolate and mimic the rudiments of human sociability.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Warm and deeply hospitable, with some of the best food in the world and a flourishing art and design scene, the country's capital is a great place to visit any time.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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Most people think of Madison as the Wisconsin city most hospitable to cyclists but the state’s largest city is making strides.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Not just the comfortable, companionable silences but the ones that carry weight.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Brad Lander, the city’s comptroller, rattled off racial disparities in net worth for New York families, sounding like a companionable guest on an economics podcast.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Instead of an origin story, Peter is thrown into the stressful situation of navigating high school life, being a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man and crushing on the daughter of Michael Keaton's villainous Vulture.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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