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adjective

kən-ˈviv-yəl How to pronounce convivial (audio)
Definition of convivialnext
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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conviviality

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noun

1
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
Adjective
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
Noun
In short websites for the book in English and Spanish, website designer Mavila Trujillo used illustrations, video, photos and audio recordings with short text to make some of that conviviality more visible. — Chenier Carpio Opua, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026 Accommodations include four guest cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite, alongside generous social areas conceived around conviviality and everyday life on board. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for convivial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
  1. social
  2. outgoing
  3. hospitable
  4. friendly
  5. companionable
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
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • This companionable book, by a Cambridge classicist, marvels at the ancient world.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • In a companionable, lively voice, the author includes us in those adventures.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of companionable

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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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