First Known Use: circa 1668
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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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Origin of CONVIVIAL
Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium banquet, from com- + vivere to live — more at quick
Related to CONVIVIAL
- 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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