Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable manner: "Convivially" describes an action done in a way that is sociable, festive, and marked by jovial companionship.

Usage

The adverb "convivially" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action is done with a spirit of good-fellowship and cheerful friendliness. - It typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of a clause. - It is a formal word often found in descriptive writing.

Examples

• Modifying a verb of speech:
  • He chatted convivially with his neighbors over the garden fence.
  • "Let's go and have a drink," she said convivially.
• Modifying a verb of action or state:
  • The two old friends sat convivially by the fireplace, sharing stories.
  • Guests mingled convivially at the reception.

Advanced Usage

• "to dine convivially": to share a meal in a very sociable and cheerful atmosphere.
  • The team dined convivially to celebrate their success.

Variants and Related Words

• Convivial (adjective): friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
  • The party had a convivial atmosphere.
• Conviviality (noun): the quality of being friendly and lively; friendliness.
  • The evening was filled with laughter and conviviality.

Synonyms

• Sociably: in a friendly, companionable manner.
• Genially: in a friendly and cheerful manner.
• Amiably: in a pleasant and friendly way.
• Jovially: in a cheerful and friendly manner.

Antonyms

• Antisocially: in a way that avoids the company of others.
• Hostilely: in an unfriendly or antagonistic way.
• Gloomily: in a depressed or melancholic manner.

Adverb

1. in a convivial manner
   • `Let's go and have a drink,' she said convivially