Word meaning
convivial
adjective · kun-VIV-ee-ul
What does convivial mean?
Convivial means friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
Convivial in a sentence
“The dinner had a convivial atmosphere, with plenty of laughter.”
Synonyms for convivial
- sociable
- festive
- genial
Where does convivial come from?
From Latin convivium, "feast."
How to remember convivial
- Say it out loud a few times: kun-VIV-ee-ul.
- Write one sentence of your own using convivial, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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