CONVIVIAL Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

convivial

adjective

kən-ˈviv-yəl

Definition of convivial

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 wine flows early and frequently; the atmosphere is laid-back and convivial; there’s more likely than not some sort of pasta in your future. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 The absence of the SLC women and their tension with Barlow aids the convivial atmosphere, but Lisa isn’t completely safe from a whacking. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026 In the 1970s, a woman who’s lost her way essentially crashes a convivial Christmas party. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 Although no policy moves are made at the conference, Jackson Hole gives policymakers an opportunity to compare notes and debate ideas privately in a convivial atmosphere. — Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convivial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial

Adjective

Those fiscal strains come as political volatility and social unrest raise doubts about the government’s ability to deliver measures aimed at stabilizing the public finances.

— Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Growing up in Canada, Fielder was raised by two social workers, attended public school, and didn’t have cable television at home.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of social

Adjective

While outgoing people may have no issue with inserting themselves into a group or chat, for more reserved attendees, that can feel awkward or even daunting.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Both represent a substantial step up from the outgoing model's 55-kW motor.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

Backers envision more riverside development bringing tourists to kayak, fish and otherwise enjoy cleaner waterways that are more hospitable to native plants and animals.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Music’s mainstream is also currently less hospitable to hip-hop than its been in years past, leaving real estate up for grabs (Drake is the only rapper to post a top 10 Hot 100 hit as a lead artist in 2026).

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hospitable

Adjective

Crucially, Muse—which comes with a cuddly avatar—was designed by Meta to be beginner-friendly, and to win over people unfamiliar with AI.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Scores from the law firm are calculated by analyzing the number of cyclist victims, change in victim rate and bicycle-friendly community recognition.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026