conviviality
/kən,vivi'æliti/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A boisterous celebration; a merry festivity: The quality or state of being lively, festive, and full of enjoyment, often involving a social gathering with food, drink, and good company.
- A jovial nature; friendliness and enjoyment of social life: The quality of being friendly, cheerful, and sociable, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The wedding reception was filled with music, laughter, and great conviviality.
- His natural conviviality made him the perfect host for the party.
- We remember the old pub for its atmosphere of warm conviviality.
Advanced Usage
- "An air/atmosphere of conviviality": Describes a pervasive feeling of friendliness and festivity in a place or among a group.
- The holiday dinner had a wonderful atmosphere of conviviality.
- "Spirit of conviviality": Emphasizes the cheerful and social attitude shared by people.
- The team worked with a spirit of conviviality that made even difficult tasks enjoyable.
Variants and Related Words
- Convivial (adj): Friendly, lively, and enjoyable, especially of an atmosphere or event.
- We spent a convivial evening chatting with old friends.
- Convive (n, archaic): A companion at a feast; a fellow guest.
Synonyms
- Festivity: Celebration, merrymaking.
- Joviality: Cheerfulness, jollity.
- Sociability: Friendliness, gregariousness.
- Camaraderie: Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend time together.
Antonyms
- Gloom: A state of depression or despondency.
- Unfriendliness: Lack of friendliness; hostility.
- Solemnity: The state or quality of being serious and dignified.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To be the life and soul of the party": To be a very lively and sociable person who is at the center of a social event. (This idiom describes a person who embodies conviviality.)
- With his jokes and stories, John was the life and soul of the party.
Noun
- a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
- a jovial nature