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convivial

[kuhn-viv-ee-uhl] / kənˈvɪv i əl /


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To Vasquez’s shock, attendees were instead convivial, even friendly.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

But the Ojai Music Festival comfort zone goes no further than a blissful outdoor setting in Libbey Park and convivial audience.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

The atmosphere is convivial but tinged with tension.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 20, 2025

The convivial atmosphere led to American player Collin Morikawa describing the lead-up as being "tame" and expressing the hope that "Friday is just absolute chaos" from the home fans.

From BBC Sep. 25, 2025

I led Dr Meredith downstairs, showed him into the billiard room, then returned quickly to the smoking room where the atmosphere, if anything, had grown even more convivial.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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