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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

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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
Adjective
But the Ojai Music Festival comfort zone goes no further than a blissful outdoor setting in Libbey Park and convivial audience. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 But the stillness is as inviting as the summer was convivial. — Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Noun
The lobby, modeled after the nearby Rijksmuseum’s Gallery of Honor, has gravitas, yes, but more importantly, a sense of conviviality. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 No, a restaurant where conviviality flows like a broken water main, and the food is rich, comforting and detonating with flavor. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convivial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
  1. social
  2. outgoing
  3. hospitable
  4. friendly
  5. companionable
Adjective
  • The band's social presence, while not flashy, has stayed consistent across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and its website, anchored by a pre-save link for the album and steady single rollout content.
    — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Independent experts say the conflict is a symptom of a social and political debate over how to frame a national surge in measles cases, the worst seen in more than three decades.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of social
Adjective
  • The Independence City Charter calls for a special election if a council seat is vacated with more than 15 months left in the outgoing councilmember’s term.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Focusing on follow-up as well as screening, SB 626 now goes to Gavin Newsom’s desk, where the outgoing Governor has until September 30 to sign it or veto the bill.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of outgoing
Adjective
  • So Flippo hightailed it north to run in the far more hospitable 2nd District.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • All this makes for tough ground to defend, and a climate that’s all too hospitable to reactionary explanation.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hospitable
Adjective
  • Baleaf consistently nails budget-friendly performance wear, and these capris are no exception.
    — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Give a basic kitchen island a custom look with a few easy (and budget-friendly) updates.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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