convivial
adjective
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Convivial traces to "convivium," a Latin word meaning "banquet," and tends to suggest a mood of full-bellied joviality. Charles Dickens aptly captures that sense in his novel David Copperfield: "We had a beautiful little dinner. Quite an elegant dish of fish; the kidney-end of a loin of veal, roasted; fried sausage-meat; a partridge, and a pudding. There was wine, and there was strong ale.... Mr. Micawber was uncommonly convivial. I never saw him such good company. He made his face shine with the punch, so that it looked as if it had been varnished all over. He got cheerfully sentimental about the town, and proposed success to it."
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Examples of convivial in a Sentence
Mark David, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
The vibe is decidedly playful and hip, drawing a youthful and artsy crowd who lingers over coffee or wine in the convivial lounge before chatting with the concierge, who’ll gladly offer insider tips on the best exhibitions in town.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Not every traveler is looking for an intimate boutique hotel experience, and this expansive Marriott checks the boxes for those seeking a full-service stay and a convivial atmosphere with tons of options to entertain the whole family.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The limited-capacity seating and relatively remote location on the Inverness Ridge helps foster an intimate, salon-style feeling at these concerts, classier and more convivial than your typical club gig.
—Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Plus, Spanish culture is lively, with people out on the streets and plazas and a convivial ambiance that continues late into most evenings.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The guests who noshed on Thomas’ roast beef and guzzled his liquor suddenly are a lot less convivial.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
So your guests may be thinking of this as a meal out, rather than a convivial evening.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
Hotels often try to make their guests feel like locals, and Bardo has succeeded here by adding convivial neighbors into the mix.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convivial. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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