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
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The convivial comedy is sleek, fast-paced and witty, with a great cast and a unique setting.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
This convivial experience will not be confined to the evening hours of wine and cocktails.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
There's the midcentury vintage flair, healing desert air, convivial dining scene, exuberant colors, and whimsical prints — not to mention the poolside culture.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Cabello’s paintings continually open, as if the artist is drawing back the curtain on better, more convivial worlds.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The convivial comedy is sleek, fast-paced and witty, with a great cast and a unique setting.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
This convivial experience will not be confined to the evening hours of wine and cocktails.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
There's the midcentury vintage flair, healing desert air, convivial dining scene, exuberant colors, and whimsical prints — not to mention the poolside culture.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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The International Skating Union chose the theme this season of social dances and styles of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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This could be social pressure, emotional spending or a lack of emergency savings.—
Gabriel Rodríguez,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Since announcing her move, she’s been documenting her efforts to immerse herself in Ireland’s festivities, including at the national St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, which is attended by roughly 500,000 people, according to the Associated Press.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Eustis Mayor Willie Hawkins will open the festivities with the reading of a proclamation in front of the school, followed by historical tours, performances, games, food, music and art.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The place has changed hands a few times since, but its quality and friendliness have remained consistent.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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People who want to simplify their monthly budget by reducing the number of outgoing payments may appreciate debt consolidation solutions as well.—
Michelle Lambright Black,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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The outgoing chief scientist was also the agency’s climate adviser.—
David W. Brown,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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His research concluded that sociability, or friendliness in dogs is significantly related to size.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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These sentiments could lead to links between sweet preference and sociability, or approachableness.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, a focused approach to marketing Elgin as a hospitable destination for investment could yield substantial long-term benefits.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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The opera is too domesticated, earthbound, and companionable to convey that extreme bleakness.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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