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convivialcon‧viv‧i‧al /kənˈvɪviəl/ adjective formal convivialOrigin: 1600-1700 Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium ‘grand meal’, from com- ( ➔ COM-) + vivere ‘to live’ - convivial conversation
- Pubs are good places for a drink and some convivial conversation.
- The mood was relaxed and convivial.
- Dury is convivial, affable and engaging.
- Eat slowly in convivial surroundings and, above all, enjoy your food.
- He was slightly perturbed by this but eventually found it very funny because rehearsals became very convivial.
- Running parallel to Princes Street, this narrow thoroughfare is a convivial haunt full of pubs of character, boutiques and restaurants.
- Second, the surroundings should be convivial.
- Sheffield and James enjoyed his convivial nature, his storytelling ability, and most particularly his appetite for alcohol.
- The convivial bohemian made a round of all the bars and cafés in Nice, looking for Modigliani.
- Their weeks are filled with convivial church suppers, musically upbeat prayer meetings, and jubilant testimony services.
friendly places/situations► friendly · The restaurant had good food and a friendly atmosphere.· You're lucky to work in such a friendly office. ► welcoming a place, room etc that is welcoming makes you feel relaxed and happy to be there: · A bunch of fresh flowers on the table always looks welcoming.· a bright, clean, welcoming room ► convivial formal a convivial event or social situation is one in which people are friendly to each other and enjoy themselves: · The mood was relaxed and convivial.· Pubs are good places for a drink and some convivial conversation. friendly and pleasantly cheerful: a convivial atmosphere—convivially adverb—conviviality /kənˌvɪviˈæləti/ noun [uncountable] |