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 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 But the best skillets, with the right presentation, are a hosting choice that can bring a rustic, convivial touch to a family-style meal. — Clara Hillis, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026 But after a morning of pastoral Tyrolean views, followed by a convivial lunch at a lakefront restaurant, my commitment to solitude wavered. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for convivial

Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial

Adjective

September 23 – October 22 Money and social plans could rub each other the wrong way today.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Rice, however, believes social acceptance still depends too often on how Black women style and present their hair.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of social

Adjective

Gossips have linked Ettie, the most outgoing sister, to much younger men like Marcel Duchamp and Elie Nadelman.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
The display’s color coverage is above average, on par with the outgoing model and close to matching the iMac's range.

— Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of outgoing

Adjective

Ole Miss is known as one of the most hospitable places in college football for visiting fans.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
While Tarlov was grateful for his advice, her book praises current Fox News Chief Executive Suzanne Scott for creating a workplace culture that is much more hospitable to women.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026