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
For dinner, choose the soon-to-open French bistro Petit Trois from chef Ludo Lefebvre, or opt for casual comfort (burgers, Jidori chicken Milanese, corkscrew fries) at the convivial, all-day restaurant.
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Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
An air of convivial anticipation floated over me but did not settle.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
The vibe was convivial and giddy, like a summer-camp reunion.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
The dining room, a warm and convivial space anchored by a communal table, sits opposite a cabinet filled with cookbooks, ceramics decorated with croissant patterns and more leather goods.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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The condition, which can cause a wide array of neurological problems, can result in seizures or difficulty with communication and social interaction, according to Medline.—
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Bailey served as Randal Taylor’s assistant chief for four years between 2020 and 2024, a turbulent time for the department marked by social justice protests, an explosion in police action shootings and police staffing shortages.—
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Chance, a redshirt sophomore next season, should be a plug-and-play replacement for outgoing punter Ethan Craw.—
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The outgoing traffic on the University of Arkansas football roster continued at a steady pace Friday, headlined by starting offensive lineman and in-state standout E'Marion Harris, as the NCAA transfer portal officially opened for the only time this year.—
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From curious critters to temperature fluctuations, the conditions in a garden shed aren't always hospitable for your back-stock items.—
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Determined to cast a wider net in humanity's search for sustenance, a group of NASA scientists travel to space to investigate three planets that could potentially prove hospitable for humans.—
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Head to Amazon now to shop even more petite-friendly comfy pants, and keep scrolling to check out the rest of my favorite picks.—
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Looking for more cold-weather-friendly sets?—
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At her feet is a fantastical winged feline creature, its presence both companionable and uncanny.—
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This triumphant greeting was followed by multiple friendly handshakes, a cordial pat or two on the arm, and a companionable stride past an enfilade of American F-22 fighter jets at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.—
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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