convivial
Say it: kun-VIV-ee-ul /kənˈvɪvɪəl/ · adjective
What “convivial” means
Friendly, lively and happy in other people's company.
More precisely: Friendly, lively and enjoyable; fond of good company.
When to use it
A warm, slightly formal word for sociable people or gatherings where conversation, laughter and good company flow easily.
Memory trick
Latin convivium means a feast: picture friends enjoying a lively meal together.
Similar words
sociable, jovial, festive
Where it comes from
From Latin convivium, 'a feast', from con- 'with' + vivere 'to live'.
Quick check
At a shared supper, strangers soon laugh together, swap stories and warmly include everyone at the table. The atmosphere is…
boisterous or convivial?
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convivial
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