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convivial

con·vi·vial

UK/kənˈvɪv.i.əl/ US/kʌˈnvɪviʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company

  • “a convivial atmosphere at the reunion”
  • “a woman of convivial nature”
  • “he was a real good-time Charlie”
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Origin

Borrowed from French convivial, from Latin convīvium (“a feast”), combined form of con- (“together”) + vīvō (“to live”).

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