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convivial — adjective friendly and pleasantly cheerful: a convivial atmosphere | She seemed to be in a convivial mood. convivially adverb conviviality noun (U) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
convivial — convivialist, n. conviviality, n. convivially, adv. /keuhn viv ee euhl/, adj. 1. friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere. 2. fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company; jovial. 3. of or befitting a feast; festive. [1660 70; < LL… … Universalium
convivial — con|viv|i|al [kənˈvıviəl] adj formal [Date: 1600 1700; : Late Latin; Origin: convivialis, from Latin convivium grand meal , from com ( COM ) + vivere to live ] friendly and pleasantly cheerful ▪ a convivial atmosphere >convivially adv… … Dictionary of contemporary English
convivial — con•viv•i•al [[t]kənˈvɪv i əl[/t]] adj. 1) friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere[/ex] 2) fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company; jovial 3) of or befitting a feast; festive • Etymology: 1660–70; < LL convīviālis festal = L… … From formal English to slang
convivial — adj. 1 fond of good company; sociable and lively. 2 festive (a convivial atmosphere). Derivatives: conviviality n. convivially adv. Etymology: L convivialis f. convivium feast (as COM , vivere live) … Useful english dictionary
convivial — convivial, iale, iaux [ kɔ̃vivjal, jo ] adj. • 1612; lat. convivialis; repris à l angl. 1 ♦ Qui concerne ou exprime la convivialité. Repas conviviaux. 2 ♦ Inform. Se dit d un système informatique dont l utilisation est aisée pour un non… … Encyclopédie Universelle
convivial — ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of an atmosphere or event) friendly and lively. 2) (of a person) cheerfully sociable. DERIVATIVES conviviality noun convivially adverb. ORIGIN originally in the sense «fit for a feast»: from Latin convivium a feast … English terms dictionary
atmosphere — noun 1 general feeling in a place ADJECTIVE ▪ calm, comfortable, congenial, convivial, cosy/cozy, family, friendly, great, happy, homely (BrE … Collocations dictionary
convivial — [[t]kənvɪ̱viəl[/t]] ADJ GRADED (approval) Convivial people or occasions are pleasant, friendly, and relaxed. [FORMAL] ...looking forward to a convivial evening... The atmosphere was quite convivial. Derived words: conviviality… … English dictionary
convivial — adj. Convivial is used with these nouns: ↑atmosphere … Collocations dictionary
convivial — [kən vɪvɪəl] adjective (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. ↘cheerful and sociable. Derivatives conviviality noun convivially adverb Origin C17 (in the sense fit for a feast ): from L. convivialis, from convivium a feast … English new terms dictionary
