convivial

adjective con·viv·ial \kən-ˈviv-yəl, -ˈvi-vē-əl\

: of or relating to social events where people can eat, drink, and talk in a friendly way with others

Full Definition of CONVIVIAL

: relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company <a convivial host> <a convivial gathering>

— con·viv·i·al·i·ty \-ˌvi-vē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun

— con·viv·ial·ly \-ˈviv-yə-lē, -ˈvi-vē-ə-lē\ adverb

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Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium banquet, from com- + vivere to live — more at quick

First Known Use: circa 1668

Synonyms: boon, clubbable (also clubable), clubby, companionable, extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, sociable, social

Antonyms: antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial

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