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- [kuh n-viv-ee-uh l]
- /kənˈvɪv i əl/
- /kənˈvɪv.i.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-viv-ee-uh l]
- /kənˈvɪv i əl/
Definitions of convivial word
- adjective convivial Convivial people or occasions are pleasant, friendly, and relaxed. 3
- adjective convivial sociable; jovial or festive 3
- adjective convivial having to do with a feast or festive activity 3
- adjective convivial fond of eating, drinking, and good company; sociable; jovial 3
- adjective convivial friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere. 1
- adjective convivial fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company; jovial. 1
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Origin of convivial
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < 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 -al1
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Parts of speech for Convivial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
convivial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convivial
adj convivial
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- genial — of or relating to the chin.
- hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- festive — pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival: festive decorations; a festive meal.
- jolly — in good spirits; lively; merry: In a moment he was as jolly as ever.
adjective convivial
- welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- warm — having or giving out a moderate degree of heat, as perceived by the senses: a warm bath.
- hospitable — receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family.
- social — relating to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.
- cordial — Cordial means friendly.
Antonyms for convivial
adj convivial
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- blah — You use blah, blah, blah to refer to something that is said or written without giving the actual words, because you think that they are boring or unimportant.
- staid — of settled or sedate character; not flighty or capricious.
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