CONVIVIAL

convivial, good-time

(adjective) occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company; “a convivial atmosphere at the reunion”; “a woman of convivial nature”; “he was a real good-time Charlie”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

convivial (comparative more convivial, superlative most convivial)

Having elements of a feast or of entertainment, especially when it comes to eating and drinking, with accompanying festivity

Synonyms: festive, social, gay, jovial, merry

Source: Wiktionary


Con*viv"i*al, a. Etym: [From L. convivium a feast; con- + vivere to live. See Victuals, and cf. Convive.]

Definition: Of or relating to a feast or entertainment, or to eating and drinking, with accompanying festivity; festive; social; gay; jovial. Which feasts convivial meetings we did name. Denham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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