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convivial
What does convivial mean?
convivial (adjective): occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use convivial in a sentence?
- A convivial atmosphere at the reunion. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- A woman of convivial nature. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce convivial?
/kənˈvɪviəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does convivial come from?
Borrowed from French convivial, from Latin convīvium (“a feast”), combined form of con- (“together”) + vīvō (“to live”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to convivial
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
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well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient
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occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
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caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition
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