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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

   Scrabble Points: 17

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • V

     4

   • I

     1

   • V

     4

   • I

     1

   • A

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   • L

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