— convivialist , n. — conviviality , n. — convivially , adv.
/keuhn viv"ee euhl/ , adj.
1. friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere.
2. fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company; jovial.
3. of or befitting a feast; festive.
[ 1660-70; convivialis festal, equiv. to L convivi ( um ) feast ( conviv ( ere ) to live together, dine together ( con- CON- + vivere to live) + -ium -IUM) + -alis -AL 1 ]
Syn. 1. sociable, companionable, genial.