Convivial
Festive; sociable, fond of feasting and lively gatherings.
adjectiveConvivial
Festive; sociable, fond of feasting and lively gatherings.
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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.