Convivial Definition

kən-vĭvē-əl
adjective
Having to do with a feast or festive activity.
Webster's New World
Fond of eating, drinking, and good company; sociable; jovial.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Convivial

  • Late Latin convīviālis from Latin convīvium banquet com- com- vīvere to live gwei- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French convivial, from Latin convīvium (“a feast”), combined form of con (“together”) + vīvō (“to live”).

    From Wiktionary

Convivial Sentence Examples

  • This is especially fun to do over dinner or other convivial gathering.

  • The atmosphere is very convivial, " he said.

  • After an extremely convivial evening, the Thursday morning alarm call came early.

  • Several friends were already moored at Moret when I arrived, so Thursday night was particularly convivial.

  • Cabins are comfortable and spacious, and alfresco dining for all 48 passengers ensures that mealtimes are fresh and convivial.

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Words Starting With

CCOCON

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LALIAL

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Words Starting With C and Ending With L

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