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
The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and convivial.
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Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Not least because Parkinson and Reynolds had enjoyed a convivial dinner together less than 24 hours earlier at the Deadpool star’s hotel.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The restaurant adds a convivial, social dimension to the group’s portfolio, equally suited for a quick drink or a full dining experience.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
At the end of the book club, the women break into convivial chatter.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Not least because Parkinson and Reynolds had enjoyed a convivial dinner together less than 24 hours earlier at the Deadpool star’s hotel.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The restaurant adds a convivial, social dimension to the group’s portfolio, equally suited for a quick drink or a full dining experience.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
At the end of the book club, the women break into convivial chatter.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Like me, the children and families in the neighborhood surrounding the Obama center face social and economic inequities.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Because no candidate won more than 50% of the vote, Pritchard and Vega will appear on the ballot again in November to determine who succeeds outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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At a time when Maryland was being flooded with revenue due to inflation and bracket creep, increasing revenues from a progressive income tax enacted by the outgoing Mandel administration, Hughes proposed no major spending programs.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s the German traveling in the opposite direction from Atlanta who could not get over the wonders of the hospitable South, from Stone Mountain to Buc-ees.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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There's something extra hospitable about offering a handmade cocktail without having to break out the bar cart or shaker.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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The Strawberry Music Festival is a family-friendly bluegrass music fest held over several days in Grass Valley.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The campsite is a budget-friendly way to spend a few nights in the area, a wonderful addition given the more luxe vibe of the other spaces that makes this property feel like a real community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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In a companionable, lively voice, the author includes us in those adventures.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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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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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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