Definition of convivial in English:

convivial

adjective kənˈvɪvɪəlkənˈvɪviəl

1(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
（气氛或事件）友好的，活泼的，令人愉快的
a convivial cocktail party
Example sentencesExamples
- Certainly it was all very merry, convivial and informal.
- Here there are frequent, warmly convivial gatherings which involve the consumption of generous quantities of alcohol.
- It was a magnificent evening and it was good to meet so many friends in such a convivial and joyful atmosphere.
- Nonetheless, its gentleness and compassion for its characters make it a very enjoyable and convivial way to spend two hours.
- The audience thrilled to everything they watched and a festive, convivial atmosphere marked the whole occasion.
- This article suggests these were not for new mothers, but rather for convivial suppers, with the liquor drunk from the spout and the ‘custard’ eaten from the top.
- It's a convivial scene where people actually talk to each other; it is definitely not for those who prefer to stand and pose and give off icy attitude.
- Or you could simply soak up the convivial atmosphere and practise your French with the friendly stallholders.
- There's an exceptionally warm, relaxed and convivial atmosphere here, with comfy sofas on rugged quarry tiles and a log-burning stove.
- On the whole our writing sessions are convivial.
- The atmosphere was convivial and the crowds thronged accordingly.
- The after dinner events included music, dance and convivial conversations, which were thoroughly enjoyed by all present for this special occasion.
- But she travels, writes, cooks and cultivates her friendships over long, convivial lunches at her beloved kitchen table.
- I would describe the event as a convivial talk with a rather short period for questions.
- The clientele is a broader mix than your typical midtown crowd, creating an atmosphere that's more convivial than intimidating.
- It was a lively, convivial atmosphere - gone but not forgotten.
- The convivial, unpretentious atmosphere and the often interesting art and photography exhibitions are highlights too.
- Traditionally set tables are far enough apart to be intimate but close enough to augment the convivial atmosphere.
- Following the meeting, there was a convivial lunch with local hosts and the announcement of prizes won.
- Enjoy a glass of wine, discuss, argue or simply listen and soak up the convivial atmosphere of this book gathering.
Synonyms
friendly, affable, amicable, cordial, neighbourly, hospitable, companionable, gregarious, clubbable
1. 1.1 (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial.
  （人）愉快的，友好的；快活的
  she was relaxed and convivial
  Example sentencesExamples
  Shelbourne of the League of Ireland would obviously be highly convivial opposition if they come through Round One.
  Somewhere in all this, there is the no less vivid memory of a large, convivial man in a dark collarless suit, with gold on his hands and wrists, addressing a meeting in London a year or so before Angola's only elections.
  He was convivial and charming; he worked hard in the firm and took seriously the responsibilities that went with his position; and he rode the wave of his authors' popular success.
  You get plenty of atmosphere, and all the trimmings, but in the civilised company of a group of convivial adults (and someone else does the washing-up).
  We didn't spot the birds we set out for, but we still had a great time. Our birding companions were convivial as well as knowledgeable, and as a bonus, we saw some new birds.
  I was convivial when it praised me, combative when it didn't.
  I'm convivial, funny, and virtually fluent in my host nation's language (whatever that happens to be).
  You are my enemy, and I'm not going to come here and put on a show that says that we are convivial and that we are colleagues and all we do is disagree in the daytime but at night we go out and have a beer.
  The food was cheap, the service cheerful and the company convivial when eight of us opted for an easy meal at Gibraltar in Parnell recently.
  The chef/owner is grilling an order of tequila-lime chicken skewers when our convivial waitress arrives.
  Now, in his dotage, aged 40, he has gone to that convivial players' retirement home - the BBC.
  Well, I got drunk during the opening, and I was feeling very convivial and happy with the people who were there and the work itself.
  Even at the French ambassador's welcoming lawn party last fall, convivial speakers had to compete for attention with a baby gazelle nibbling randomly at the toes of international guests.
  Usually charming, persuasive, and convivial, a person born under this sign can snap and quite suddenly launch into a tirade or a tantrum.
  But, in truth, she was pretty convivial, until she decided that she didn't particularly like you, and then slapped you on the back of the head.
  Synonyms
  friendly, genial, affable, amiable, congenial, agreeable, good-humoured, cordial, warm, sociable, outgoing, gregarious, clubbable, companionable, hail-fellow-well-met
  cheerful, jolly, jovial, merry, lively, enjoyable, festive
  Scottish couthy
  informal backslapping, chummy, pally
  British informal matey
  North American clubby, buddy-buddy
  rare conversable

Derivatives

convivially

adverb

The folk memory and wisdom were transmitted by the elders to the younger generations by means of stories, recitations and songs, often done convivially around an evening fire outside village dwellings.
Example sentencesExamples
- The architects in the picture cluster convivially around the top of the staircase: there are 28 of them in all.
- They may offer more sensitive, more efficient as well as more humane structures where individuals can use their creative capacities to meet their own needs and interact more convivially with others.
- Freedom to escape means being able to go beyond the conventional means of mediation and to interact more directly, more convivially, with others.
- It's not just about slow cooking and careful preparation of food, but also about slow eating: to savour the different tastes, to eat carefully, and convivially.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in the sense 'fit for a feast, festive'): from Latin convivialis, from convivium 'a feast', from con- 'with' + vivere 'live'.

Rhymes

trivial

Definition of convivial in US English:

convivial

adjectivekənˈvɪviəlkənˈvivēəl

1(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
（气氛或事件）友好的，活泼的，令人愉快的
a convivial cocktail party
Example sentencesExamples
- The atmosphere was convivial and the crowds thronged accordingly.
- Traditionally set tables are far enough apart to be intimate but close enough to augment the convivial atmosphere.
- Following the meeting, there was a convivial lunch with local hosts and the announcement of prizes won.
- On the whole our writing sessions are convivial.
- I would describe the event as a convivial talk with a rather short period for questions.
- Enjoy a glass of wine, discuss, argue or simply listen and soak up the convivial atmosphere of this book gathering.
- Or you could simply soak up the convivial atmosphere and practise your French with the friendly stallholders.
- It was a magnificent evening and it was good to meet so many friends in such a convivial and joyful atmosphere.
- It was a lively, convivial atmosphere - gone but not forgotten.
- Nonetheless, its gentleness and compassion for its characters make it a very enjoyable and convivial way to spend two hours.
- The audience thrilled to everything they watched and a festive, convivial atmosphere marked the whole occasion.
- There's an exceptionally warm, relaxed and convivial atmosphere here, with comfy sofas on rugged quarry tiles and a log-burning stove.
- The convivial, unpretentious atmosphere and the often interesting art and photography exhibitions are highlights too.
- The after dinner events included music, dance and convivial conversations, which were thoroughly enjoyed by all present for this special occasion.
- Certainly it was all very merry, convivial and informal.
- Here there are frequent, warmly convivial gatherings which involve the consumption of generous quantities of alcohol.
- But she travels, writes, cooks and cultivates her friendships over long, convivial lunches at her beloved kitchen table.
- It's a convivial scene where people actually talk to each other; it is definitely not for those who prefer to stand and pose and give off icy attitude.
- The clientele is a broader mix than your typical midtown crowd, creating an atmosphere that's more convivial than intimidating.
- This article suggests these were not for new mothers, but rather for convivial suppers, with the liquor drunk from the spout and the ‘custard’ eaten from the top.
Synonyms
friendly, affable, amicable, cordial, neighbourly, hospitable, companionable, gregarious, clubbable
1. 1.1 (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial.
  （人）愉快的，友好的；快活的
  she was relaxed and convivial
  Example sentencesExamples
  Now, in his dotage, aged 40, he has gone to that convivial players' retirement home - the BBC.
  We didn't spot the birds we set out for, but we still had a great time. Our birding companions were convivial as well as knowledgeable, and as a bonus, we saw some new birds.
  But, in truth, she was pretty convivial, until she decided that she didn't particularly like you, and then slapped you on the back of the head.
  Usually charming, persuasive, and convivial, a person born under this sign can snap and quite suddenly launch into a tirade or a tantrum.
  I was convivial when it praised me, combative when it didn't.
  Somewhere in all this, there is the no less vivid memory of a large, convivial man in a dark collarless suit, with gold on his hands and wrists, addressing a meeting in London a year or so before Angola's only elections.
  You get plenty of atmosphere, and all the trimmings, but in the civilised company of a group of convivial adults (and someone else does the washing-up).
  Well, I got drunk during the opening, and I was feeling very convivial and happy with the people who were there and the work itself.
  The chef/owner is grilling an order of tequila-lime chicken skewers when our convivial waitress arrives.
  I'm convivial, funny, and virtually fluent in my host nation's language (whatever that happens to be).
  Even at the French ambassador's welcoming lawn party last fall, convivial speakers had to compete for attention with a baby gazelle nibbling randomly at the toes of international guests.
  The food was cheap, the service cheerful and the company convivial when eight of us opted for an easy meal at Gibraltar in Parnell recently.
  You are my enemy, and I'm not going to come here and put on a show that says that we are convivial and that we are colleagues and all we do is disagree in the daytime but at night we go out and have a beer.
  He was convivial and charming; he worked hard in the firm and took seriously the responsibilities that went with his position; and he rode the wave of his authors' popular success.
  Shelbourne of the League of Ireland would obviously be highly convivial opposition if they come through Round One.
  Synonyms
  friendly, genial, affable, amiable, congenial, agreeable, good-humoured, cordial, warm, sociable, outgoing, gregarious, clubbable, companionable, hail-fellow-well-met

Origin

Mid 17th century (in the sense ‘fit for a feast, festive’): from Latin convivialis, from convivium ‘a feast’, from con- ‘with’ + vivere ‘live’.

词汇	convivial
释义	Definition of convivial in English: convivial adjective kənˈvɪvɪəlkənˈvɪviəl 1(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. （气氛或事件）友好的，活泼的，令人愉快的 a convivial cocktail party Example sentencesExamples Certainly it was all very merry, convivial and informal. Here there are frequent, warmly convivial gatherings which involve the consumption of generous quantities of alcohol. It was a magnificent evening and it was good to meet so many friends in such a convivial and joyful atmosphere. Nonetheless, its gentleness and compassion for its characters make it a very enjoyable and convivial way to spend two hours. The audience thrilled to everything they watched and a festive, convivial atmosphere marked the whole occasion. This article suggests these were not for new mothers, but rather for convivial suppers, with the liquor drunk from the spout and the ‘custard’ eaten from the top. It's a convivial scene where people actually talk to each other; it is definitely not for those who prefer to stand and pose and give off icy attitude. Or you could simply soak up the convivial atmosphere and practise your French with the friendly stallholders. There's an exceptionally warm, relaxed and convivial atmosphere here, with comfy sofas on rugged quarry tiles and a log-burning stove. On the whole our writing sessions are convivial. The atmosphere was convivial and the crowds thronged accordingly. The after dinner events included music, dance and convivial conversations, which were thoroughly enjoyed by all present for this special occasion. But she travels, writes, cooks and cultivates her friendships over long, convivial lunches at her beloved kitchen table. I would describe the event as a convivial talk with a rather short period for questions. The clientele is a broader mix than your typical midtown crowd, creating an atmosphere that's more convivial than intimidating. It was a lively, convivial atmosphere - gone but not forgotten. The convivial, unpretentious atmosphere and the often interesting art and photography exhibitions are highlights too. Traditionally set tables are far enough apart to be intimate but close enough to augment the convivial atmosphere. Following the meeting, there was a convivial lunch with local hosts and the announcement of prizes won. Enjoy a glass of wine, discuss, argue or simply listen and soak up the convivial atmosphere of this book gathering. Synonyms friendly, affable, amicable, cordial, neighbourly, hospitable, companionable, gregarious, clubbable 1.1 (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial. （人）愉快的，友好的；快活的 she was relaxed and convivial Example sentencesExamples Shelbourne of the League of Ireland would obviously be highly convivial opposition if they come through Round One. Somewhere in all this, there is the no less vivid memory of a large, convivial man in a dark collarless suit, with gold on his hands and wrists, addressing a meeting in London a year or so before Angola's only elections. He was convivial and charming; he worked hard in the firm and took seriously the responsibilities that went with his position; and he rode the wave of his authors' popular success. You get plenty of atmosphere, and all the trimmings, but in the civilised company of a group of convivial adults (and someone else does the washing-up). We didn't spot the birds we set out for, but we still had a great time. Our birding companions were convivial as well as knowledgeable, and as a bonus, we saw some new birds. I was convivial when it praised me, combative when it didn't. I'm convivial, funny, and virtually fluent in my host nation's language (whatever that happens to be). You are my enemy, and I'm not going to come here and put on a show that says that we are convivial and that we are colleagues and all we do is disagree in the daytime but at night we go out and have a beer. The food was cheap, the service cheerful and the company convivial when eight of us opted for an easy meal at Gibraltar in Parnell recently. The chef/owner is grilling an order of tequila-lime chicken skewers when our convivial waitress arrives. Now, in his dotage, aged 40, he has gone to that convivial players' retirement home - the BBC. Well, I got drunk during the opening, and I was feeling very convivial and happy with the people who were there and the work itself. Even at the French ambassador's welcoming lawn party last fall, convivial speakers had to compete for attention with a baby gazelle nibbling randomly at the toes of international guests. Usually charming, persuasive, and convivial, a person born under this sign can snap and quite suddenly launch into a tirade or a tantrum. But, in truth, she was pretty convivial, until she decided that she didn't particularly like you, and then slapped you on the back of the head. Synonyms friendly, genial, affable, amiable, congenial, agreeable, good-humoured, cordial, warm, sociable, outgoing, gregarious, clubbable, companionable, hail-fellow-well-met cheerful, jolly, jovial, merry, lively, enjoyable, festive Scottish couthy informal backslapping, chummy, pally British informal matey North American clubby, buddy-buddy rare conversable Derivatives convivially adverb The folk memory and wisdom were transmitted by the elders to the younger generations by means of stories, recitations and songs, often done convivially around an evening fire outside village dwellings. Example sentencesExamples The architects in the picture cluster convivially around the top of the staircase: there are 28 of them in all. They may offer more sensitive, more efficient as well as more humane structures where individuals can use their creative capacities to meet their own needs and interact more convivially with others. Freedom to escape means being able to go beyond the conventional means of mediation and to interact more directly, more convivially, with others. It's not just about slow cooking and careful preparation of food, but also about slow eating: to savour the different tastes, to eat carefully, and convivially. Origin Mid 17th century (in the sense 'fit for a feast, festive'): from Latin convivialis, from convivium 'a feast', from con- 'with' + vivere 'live'. Rhymes trivial Definition of convivial in US English: convivial adjectivekənˈvɪviəlkənˈvivēəl 1(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. （气氛或事件）友好的，活泼的，令人愉快的 a convivial cocktail party Example sentencesExamples The atmosphere was convivial and the crowds thronged accordingly. Traditionally set tables are far enough apart to be intimate but close enough to augment the convivial atmosphere. Following the meeting, there was a convivial lunch with local hosts and the announcement of prizes won. On the whole our writing sessions are convivial. I would describe the event as a convivial talk with a rather short period for questions. Enjoy a glass of wine, discuss, argue or simply listen and soak up the convivial atmosphere of this book gathering. Or you could simply soak up the convivial atmosphere and practise your French with the friendly stallholders. It was a magnificent evening and it was good to meet so many friends in such a convivial and joyful atmosphere. It was a lively, convivial atmosphere - gone but not forgotten. Nonetheless, its gentleness and compassion for its characters make it a very enjoyable and convivial way to spend two hours. The audience thrilled to everything they watched and a festive, convivial atmosphere marked the whole occasion. There's an exceptionally warm, relaxed and convivial atmosphere here, with comfy sofas on rugged quarry tiles and a log-burning stove. The convivial, unpretentious atmosphere and the often interesting art and photography exhibitions are highlights too. The after dinner events included music, dance and convivial conversations, which were thoroughly enjoyed by all present for this special occasion. Certainly it was all very merry, convivial and informal. Here there are frequent, warmly convivial gatherings which involve the consumption of generous quantities of alcohol. But she travels, writes, cooks and cultivates her friendships over long, convivial lunches at her beloved kitchen table. It's a convivial scene where people actually talk to each other; it is definitely not for those who prefer to stand and pose and give off icy attitude. The clientele is a broader mix than your typical midtown crowd, creating an atmosphere that's more convivial than intimidating. This article suggests these were not for new mothers, but rather for convivial suppers, with the liquor drunk from the spout and the ‘custard’ eaten from the top. Synonyms friendly, affable, amicable, cordial, neighbourly, hospitable, companionable, gregarious, clubbable 1.1 (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial. （人）愉快的，友好的；快活的 she was relaxed and convivial Example sentencesExamples Now, in his dotage, aged 40, he has gone to that convivial players' retirement home - the BBC. We didn't spot the birds we set out for, but we still had a great time. Our birding companions were convivial as well as knowledgeable, and as a bonus, we saw some new birds. But, in truth, she was pretty convivial, until she decided that she didn't particularly like you, and then slapped you on the back of the head. Usually charming, persuasive, and convivial, a person born under this sign can snap and quite suddenly launch into a tirade or a tantrum. I was convivial when it praised me, combative when it didn't. Somewhere in all this, there is the no less vivid memory of a large, convivial man in a dark collarless suit, with gold on his hands and wrists, addressing a meeting in London a year or so before Angola's only elections. You get plenty of atmosphere, and all the trimmings, but in the civilised company of a group of convivial adults (and someone else does the washing-up). Well, I got drunk during the opening, and I was feeling very convivial and happy with the people who were there and the work itself. The chef/owner is grilling an order of tequila-lime chicken skewers when our convivial waitress arrives. I'm convivial, funny, and virtually fluent in my host nation's language (whatever that happens to be). Even at the French ambassador's welcoming lawn party last fall, convivial speakers had to compete for attention with a baby gazelle nibbling randomly at the toes of international guests. The food was cheap, the service cheerful and the company convivial when eight of us opted for an easy meal at Gibraltar in Parnell recently. You are my enemy, and I'm not going to come here and put on a show that says that we are convivial and that we are colleagues and all we do is disagree in the daytime but at night we go out and have a beer. He was convivial and charming; he worked hard in the firm and took seriously the responsibilities that went with his position; and he rode the wave of his authors' popular success. Shelbourne of the League of Ireland would obviously be highly convivial opposition if they come through Round One. Synonyms friendly, genial, affable, amiable, congenial, agreeable, good-humoured, cordial, warm, sociable, outgoing, gregarious, clubbable, companionable, hail-fellow-well-met Origin Mid 17th century (in the sense ‘fit for a feast, festive’): from Latin convivialis, from convivium ‘a feast’, from con- ‘with’ + vivere ‘live’.
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