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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 conviviality word
- adjective conviviality friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere. 1
- adjective conviviality fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company; jovial. 1
- adjective conviviality of or befitting a feast; festive. 1
- noun conviviality The quality of being friendly and lively; friendliness. 1
- noun conviviality (Uncountable Noun) The state of being convivial. 0
- noun conviviality (Countable Noun) A jovial spirit or activity. 0
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Origin of conviviality
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 Conviviality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conviviality 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conviviality
noun conviviality
- gaiety — the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful.
- merriment — cheerful or joyful gaiety; mirth; hilarity; laughter.
- sociability — the act or an instance of being sociable.
- merrymaking — the act of taking part gaily or enthusiastically in some festive or merry celebration.
- pleasantness — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
Antonyms for conviviality
noun conviviality
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
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