convivial

sociable

adjective. friendly, outgoing

Word Origin & History

1660s, "pertaining to a feast," from Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium "a feast," from convivere "to carouse together," from com- "together" (see com-) + vivere "to live" (see vital). Meaning "sociable" is from 18c. Related: Conviviality.

Example Sentences for convivial

Be friendly, genial, convivial—what you will—but preserve the tone and bearing of a gentleman.

Bozzy was a convivial knight-errant in what was called 'Saving the ladies.'

Can I even trust him in hours of convivial abandonment and debauch?

Nothing is too strange, nothing too ridiculous, nothing too convivial, nothing too daring for Paddy.

Touch-the-button-Nell was singing a comic ditty of a convivial order.

I have participated in convivial scenes more than once in Boston.

Nothing could move him or entice him away from his convivial employment.

I suspect him of being an orator of repute at convivial meetings.

In familiar or convivial conversation, it does not appear that he excelled.

It is a most refreshing, convivial, beautiful object to behold.

convivial

mirthful

more pleasant

most pleasant

pleasant

sociable

social

societal

convivial

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