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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 means friendly and making you feel happy and welcome. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and translations in different languages from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Convivial means relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of convivial from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Convivial means friendly, agreeable, or festive, especially in a social or feast context. Learn the origin, usage, and related words of convivial from Dictionary.com.

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

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   Convivial means friendly and making you feel happy and welcome. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, and how to use it in different contexts with Cambridge Dictionary.

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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.

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

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › convivialconvivial adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Convivial means cheerful and friendly in atmosphere or character. Learn how to use this word in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.