adj.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' viv-y ə l, - ' vi-v ē - ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium banquet, from com- + vivere to live ― more at QUICK
Date: circa 1668
: relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company <a convivial host> <a convivial gathering>
– con · viv · i · al · i · ty \ - ˌ vi-v ē - ' a-l ə -t ē \ noun
– con · viv · ial · ly \ - ' viv-y ə -l ē , - ' vi-v ē - ə -l ē \ adverb