kənˈvivēəl, -vyəl adjective
Etymology: Late Latin convivialis, from Latin covivium banquet (from com- + -vivium, from vivere to live) + -alis -al — more at quick
: of, relating to, or occupied with feasting, drinking, and good company
the lighthearted cup and the convivial jest for them — W.S.Gilbert
: fond of good company and of festivity
Virginians of the convivial sort, sportsmen, lovers of scenery, lovers of horses — Van Wyck Brooks
Synonyms: see social