convivial

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con·viv·i·al / kənˈvivēəl; kənˈvivyəl/ • adj. (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. ∎  (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial.DERIVATIVES: con·viv·i·al·i·ty / kənˌvivēˈalitē/ n.con·viv·i·al·ly adv.

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convivial

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convivial XVII. — L. convīviālis, f. convīvium feast, f. CON- + stem of vīvere live; see VIVID, -IAL.

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