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
Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
The property features convivial social spaces for lounging and relaxing, as well as private porches or balconies in every room category.
—Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Famous for that was the cordial and convivial nature of the relationship between Republican President Ronald Reagan and Democrat Speaker of the House Thomas P. ‘Tip’ O’Neill.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The view at Downing Street following the prime minister’s convivial meeting with Trump is that the U.K. could be the bridge between the U.S. and Europe amid a deteriorating relationship between the European Union and the White House.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Purposely rejecting negativity on their show, longtime friends McDaniel and James instead give personal anecdotes and convivial advice on how to make lemonade with the lemons life gives.
—Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
The property features convivial social spaces for lounging and relaxing, as well as private porches or balconies in every room category.
—Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Famous for that was the cordial and convivial nature of the relationship between Republican President Ronald Reagan and Democrat Speaker of the House Thomas P. ‘Tip’ O’Neill.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The view at Downing Street following the prime minister’s convivial meeting with Trump is that the U.K. could be the bridge between the U.S. and Europe amid a deteriorating relationship between the European Union and the White House.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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And while the higher education industrial complex still markets itself as the great enabler of meritocracy and social mobility, the data — and reality — tell a far more complicated story.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The vehicle struck a man, throwing him into the air, then plowed through a larger group of people before coming to a stop, video on social media shows.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Other celebrities who reportedly made the guest list include Leonardo DiCaprio and Ken Jeong, according to TMZ. Many of Thicke and Geary's guests arrived early to kick off the weekend festivities.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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This weekend, as many Black consumers could be flocking to Target to purchase supplies for their Memorial Day festivities, Bryant is urging them to go to the store for a different reason.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Ditto his distinctive appearance, trumped only by a persuasive smile that conveyed an innocence and friendliness somewhat at odds with his braggadocio tales and hedonistic tendencies.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Trump-crown prince flaunt friendliness despite controversy Trump kicked off his speech at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on Tuesday by praising the crown prince and the country of Saudi Arabia for their hospitality and friendship.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Under the latest version, which was signed under the outgoing Biden administration and will last from 2026 to 2030, Seoul’s annual contribution in the first year will be $1.19 billion, an 8.3% increase from 2025.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The outgoing mayor decided not to seek reelection in the April Consolidated Election.—
Alan Kozeluh,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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His object is to isolate and mimic the rudiments of human sociability.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Classic research from the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that women consider the eyes when rating attractiveness, largely in order to assess sociability and approachableness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Inside, the floor plan proved more than hospitable.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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An installation at a Danish university campus employed these bricks to form wiggly pathways hospitable to marine life, which induce campus-goers to move in an undulating path and perhaps to think more like fish, said Christiansen in a video interview before the conference.—
Laura Rysman,
New York Times,
21 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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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Hussain has a friendly, reassuring presence, making the already-simple recipes even less intimidating.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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