convivial — friendly, lively, and enjoyable; relating to feasting, drinking, and good company
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: friendly, lively, and enjoyable; relating to feasting, drinking, and good company
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɪviəl/
Example Sentences
- Uncle Bob's convivial personality turned even the most boring family dinner into a comedy show.
- The convivial pub owner knew everyone's name and favorite drink by heart.
- Despite being strangers, the convivial atmosphere at the wedding made everyone dance together like old friends.
convivial
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈvɪviəl/]
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; relating to feasting, drinking, and good company
The convivial dinner party filled the room with laughter and warmth.
Con-vive-yeah! The cheerful con artist throws the liveliest party!
Cast aside the trivial, embrace the jovial - convivial hearts unite!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'convivialis,' derived from 'convivium' meaning 'feast' or 'banquet,' which combines 'con-' (together) and 'vivus' (living). The word entered English in the 17th century to describe the social conviviality associated with dining and drinking together.
Breakdown
con- (together) + viv- (live, from Latin vivus) + -ial (adjective suffix) = convivial (relating to living/gathering together in a festive manner)
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📝Examples
“Uncle Bob's convivial personality turned even the most boring family dinner into a comedy show.”
“The convivial pub owner knew everyone's name and favorite drink by heart.”
“Despite being strangers, the convivial atmosphere at the wedding made everyone dance together like old friends.”
“My grandmother's convivial kitchen was always full of neighbors 'accidentally' dropping by at dinner time.”
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