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
Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024
One with brisk, cheerful, egalitarian service; comforting food at most hours of the day; and a convivial social atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to greet guests at the next table.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Entertainment and Dining The Living Room on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Luminara provides a daytime respite with light fare and convivial atmosphere, transforming into a lively night scene with live music and cocktails, returning to a coffee bar the next morning.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Margulies and Gallagher are a convivial match, and fare best in the show’s more dramatic scenes.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Annie Selke’s inn 33 Main has its own artistic flair and personality, and touches like complimentary breakfast and cocktail hour in the parlor make staying here feel truly convivial.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2024
One with brisk, cheerful, egalitarian service; comforting food at most hours of the day; and a convivial social atmosphere where everyone feels welcome to greet guests at the next table.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Entertainment and Dining The Living Room on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Luminara provides a daytime respite with light fare and convivial atmosphere, transforming into a lively night scene with live music and cocktails, returning to a coffee bar the next morning.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Margulies and Gallagher are a convivial match, and fare best in the show’s more dramatic scenes.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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By the year 2035, Generation Beta is projected to comprise 16% of the global population, according to social analyst and demographer Mark McCrindle.—
Christin Perry,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2025
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Having something to sip at social events can mimic the ritual.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The annual festivities in China end on the first full moon of the year, with the celebration of the Lantern Festival, which is held on day 15 of the first month of the lunar calendar.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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With the move, Sewell joined Trump and his wife, Melania, in promoting digital currency coins in recent days, as the nation’s eyes have been focused on the festivities in Washington.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,Christina Wilkie,Annie Nova,Brian Evans,Alex Harring,Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Every staffer at every Laemmle theater reflected the friendliness and enthusiasm of their boss.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
12 Jan. 2025
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The friendliness is by both circumstance and design, pervading everything.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside Online,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The incoming governor is (rightly) putting daylight between himself and the outgoing guy.—
TJ Martinell | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Jan. 2025
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Israel and Hamas are also under pressure from outgoing President Biden and Trump to reach a deal before the Jan. 20 inauguration.—
Wafaa Shurafa and Natalie Melzer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Despite their differences in sociability and communication styles, cats and dogs often find ways to coexist harmoniously.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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Civility leads to sociability, a concept that creates a political link between an interactive citizenry and a truly functional republic.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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In an even less hospitable part of Utah Territory, an injured horse prompts Isaac to stop for the night, the rest of which is spent getting to know his companions a bit better.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2025
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The weather was relatively hospitable for late December on the future site of the Mall of America.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For a while, the team sits together in the truck, watching in companionable silence as the lumbering giants disappear, one by one, into the trees.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
8 Dec. 2024
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The companionable dynamics in his scenes with Melling and Kene are a treat and help to leaven the languor that sets in the back-half of the run-time.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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However, some breeds tend to be friendlier to felines than others.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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When the Bushes entered the aisle, walking right past the Trumps, George gave Barack a friendly tap on the belly with his knuckles and kept on moving toward his seat.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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