CONVIVIAL


Meaning of CONVIVIAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈviv-yəl, -ˈvi-vē-əl ]

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 -ˌvi-vē-ˈa-lə-tē noun

• con·viv·ial·ly -ˈviv-yə-lē, -ˈvi-vē-ə-lē adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.