convivial

con·viv·ial

adj \kən-ˈviv-yəl, -ˈvi-vē-əl\

Definition of CONVIVIAL

: relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company <a convivial host> <a convivial gathering>

— con·viv·i·al·i·ty \-ˌvi-vē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun

— con·viv·ial·ly \-ˈviv-yə-lē, -ˈvi-vē-ə-lē\ adverb

Examples of CONVIVIAL

1. <the hiking club attracts a wide range of convivial people who share a love of the outdoors>

Origin of CONVIVIAL

Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium banquet, from com- + vivere to live — more at quick

First Known Use: circa 1668

Related to CONVIVIAL

Synonyms: boon, clubbable (also clubable), clubby, companionable, extroverted (also extraverted), gregarious, outgoing, sociable, social

Antonyms: antisocial, insociable, introverted, nongregarious, reclusive, unsociable, unsocial

Related Words: cordial, folksy, forthcoming, friendly, hospitable; affable, genial, gracious; agreeable, amiable, congenial, kindly, neighborly; animated, gay, jaunty, jolly, jovial, lively, peppy, perky, pert, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious; communicative, expansive, garrulous, talkative; bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, effervescent, upbeat; bubbly, exuberant, high-spirited

Near Antonyms: misanthropic; aloof, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish; mum, mute, reticent, silent, taciturn

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