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   convivial

   /kənˈvɪvɪəl/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable: "a convivial cocktail party"
   • ▪ (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial: "she was relaxed and convivial"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘fit for a feast, festive’): from Latin convivialis, from convivium ‘a feast’, from con- ‘with’ + vivere ‘live’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. convivially adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONVIVIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONVIVIAL definition: 1. friendly and making you feel happy and welcome: 2. friendly and making you feel happy and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CONVIVIAL is relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company. How to use convivial in a sentence. Did you know?

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONVIVIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Sociable; jovial or festive.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONVIVIAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONVIVIAL meaning: 1. friendly and making you feel happy and welcome: 2. friendly and making you feel happy and…. Learn more.

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   Use the adjective convivial to describe your friend who is "the life of the party." The Latin word convivium means "a feast," and when convivial was first coined in the 1660s, its meaning related to the excess of food and drink during such celebrations.

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   Origin of convivial 1 First recorded in 1660–70; from Late Latin convīviālis “festal,” equivalent to Latin convīvi(um) “feast” ( convīv(ere) “to live together, dine together” ( con- con- + vīvere “to live”) + -ium -ium ) + -ālis -al 1

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   Define convivial. convivial synonyms, convivial pronunciation, convivial translation, English dictionary definition of convivial. adj. 1. Enjoying good company; sociable. See Synonyms at social. 2. Characterized by merry celebrating; festive: a convivial atmosphere at the reunion....

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   Sep 3, 2024 · convivial (comparative more convivial, superlative most convivial) Having elements of a feast or of entertainment, especially when it comes to eating and drinking, with accompanying festivity Synonyms: festive, social, gay, jovial, merry

10. www.yourdictionary.com › convivialConvivial Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Convivial definition: Enjoying good company; sociable.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONVIVIAL definition in American English - Collins Online...

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    Sociable; jovial or festive.... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, video.