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
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Breweries beckon with the promise of cold beer and convivial conversation.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This is a fantastic addition to Madison's fun, convivial Yazoo Brewing Company, which moved to Madison from the Gulch in 2019.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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
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Adjective
In person, Stiller is convivial, engaged, easy-going.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Breweries beckon with the promise of cold beer and convivial conversation.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This is a fantastic addition to Madison's fun, convivial Yazoo Brewing Company, which moved to Madison from the Gulch in 2019.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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The husband of social media influencer Emilie Kiser will not face a criminal charge in the drowning death of their 3-year-old son, Trigg.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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Just as consumers might think twice about supporting a company based on its social stances—whether that’s buying a Patagonia vest or eating at Chick-fil-A—students and parents are using college selection to express values and identity.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The week of festivities celebrates the league’s history, previews the upcoming season, and honors the newest inductees.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Elgin will be holding a multitude of National Night Out festivities starting at 4 and 5 p.m. and running through 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The group talked about what kept them in or brought them to Sandusky: family, the low cost of living, small-town friendliness.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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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
Adjective
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Biden, then the outgoing president, did just that in a speech last December at the Brookings Institution, saying the cost of the tariffs would eventually hit American workers and businesses.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Jed Hoyer, President of baseball operations for the Cubs and John Mozeliak, outgoing baseball operations president for the Cardinals.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 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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But the people tasked with reviewing the project at its next step may not be as hospitable.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 July 2025
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Until recently, the top of women’s tennis was a hospitable place for prodigies.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 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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That You?' Tears at What Golden Retriever Does Every Night for 'Long Lost Best Friend' Not all feedback was friendly, though.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The players — including new signing Noni Madueke — will report back to London Colney on Monday ahead of the friendly against Villarreal on August 6.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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