convivial

adjective
UK: /kənˈvɪviəl/
US: /kənˈvɪviəl/

  1. Friendly and making you feel happy and relaxed.

    1. He is a convivial host, always making sure everyone has a drink.
    2. The restaurant has a convivial atmosphere that makes it a great place for a relaxed dinner.

  2. Enjoyable because of being friendly and pleasant.

    1. It was a convivial evening spent with good friends.
    2. The pub was filled with convivial chatter and laughter on a Saturday night.

Synonyms

friendly genial sociable affable gregarious jovial
convivial adverb

  1. In a friendly and cheerful way.

    1. They gathered convivially around the fire.
    2. The group dined convivially, sharing stories and laughter throughout the evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "convivial" in English means: Friendly and making you feel happy and relaxed., Enjoyable because of being friendly and pleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "convivial" is /kənˈvɪviəl/ in British English and /kənˈvɪviəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "convivial": friendly, genial, sociable, affable, gregarious, jovial.

Example usage of "convivial": "He is a convivial host, always making sure everyone has a drink.". More examples on the page.