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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