adjective
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- convivialist noun
- conviviality noun
- convivially adverb
- nonconvivial adjective
- nonconvivially adverb
Etymology
Origin of convivial
First recorded in 1660–70; from Late Latin convīviālis “festal,” equivalent to Latin convīvi(um) “feast” ( convīv(ere) “to live together, dine together” ( con- con- + vīvere “to live”) + -ium -ium ) + -ālis -al 1
Example Sentences
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Although his public persona was quite vivid—convivial, erudite but unpretentious, articulate, and unfailingly charming—he did not imbue his buildings with a distinctive graphic sensibility.
The icehouse, used as a living space, became “a site of convivial socializing among musicians and cognoscenti.”
The atmosphere is convivial but tinged with tension.
On Wednesday, the 12 visiting players took time during their practice round to sign hundreds of autographs and pose for selfies on a largely convivial morning at Bethpage.
From BBC
Each are in their separate homes, but there’s a sense of convivial affection between them after playing Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham, and his eldest daughter, Lady Mary, for so long.
From Los Angeles Times
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