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adjective
- 1. (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable: "a convivial cocktail party"
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adjective. con· viv· ial kən-ˈviv-yəl. -ˈvi-vē-əl. Synonyms of convivial. : relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company. a convivial host. a convivial gathering. conviviality. kən-ˌvi-vē-ˈa-lə-tē. noun. convivially. kən-ˈviv-yə-lē. -ˈvi-vē-ə-lē. adverb. Did you know?
pleasant and friendly in manner or attitude: The talks ended on a convivial note. (Definition of convivial from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of convivial. convivial. Both the number of well-disposed delegates and the convivial atmosphere among them made the organisers more confident of victory.
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.
adjective. us / kənˈvɪv.i.əl / uk / kənˈvɪv.i.əl / Add to word list. friendly and making you feel happy and welcome: a convivial atmosphere / host. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. making you feel happy and comfortable. friendly The pub has such a friendly atmosphere.
Convivial definition: friendly; agreeable. See examples of CONVIVIAL used in a sentence.
(kənvɪviəl ) adjective. Convivial people or occasions are pleasant, friendly, and relaxed. [formal, approval] ...looking forward to a convivial evening. The atmosphere was quite convivial. Synonyms: sociable, friendly, lively, cheerful More Synonyms of convivial. conviviality (kənvɪviælɪti ) uncountable noun. ...the conviviality of the restaurant.
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....
Definition of convivial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dictionary definition of convivial. Cheerful and friendly in manner or attitude, especially in a group setting. "The convivial atmosphere at the restaurant made it a favorite among locals." Detailed meaning of convivial. It is often used to describe a person or atmosphere that is lively and enjoyable, with a focus on good company and good cheer.
Convivial Definition. kən-vĭvē-əl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Having to do with a feast or festive activity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Fond of eating, drinking, and good company; sociable; jovial. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: social. companionable.
