Convivial

Festive; sociable, fond of feasting and lively gatherings.

adjective

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Imagine This

People who go on the Carnival Cruise are looking for a festive vacation—fun, good food, and a lot of social activities.

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Sounds Like

con-VIV-ee-al

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Looks Like

Resembles the base word 'convivial' and the root 'viv-' meaning life.

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Remember This

Convivial comes from Latin convivialis, meaning 'of a feast' or 'living together'; it emphasizes sociable celebration.

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Other Forms

Convivialitynoun

Conviviallyadverb

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Connect With

sociable, genial, jovial, festive, friendly

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Note

Use to describe atmospheres or people who are warm, friendly, and sociable at gatherings. Not to be confused with 'vivacious' (lively) alone—convivial implies a sociable mood at a gathering.

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Examples

The reception had a warm, convivial atmosphere that put all guests at ease.
Her convivial nature made her the life of the party.

Synonyms

sociablegenialjovialfestiveaffable

Antonyms

solemnmiserablealoof

Etymology

From Latin convivialis, from convivium 'a feast, banquet' (con- 'with' + vivere 'to live'), ultimately meaning 'living together at a feast'.

Mnemonic

VIV- means life: Con-VIV-ial = with life; remember it as a party where people are living it up together.

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