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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesconvivial
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kõ.vi.viˈaw
"O jantar foi marcado por um ambiente convivial."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Friendly, lively, and enjoyable regarding an atmosphere or event.
"The restaurant has a convivial atmosphere that makes every guest feel welcome." - 2
Occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company and feasting.
"He was a convivial host who loved entertaining large groups of friends."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'convivialis', stemming from 'convivium' meaning a feast or banquet, formed by 'com-' (together) and 'vivere' (to live). It entered the English language in the mid-17th century, originally denoting the atmosphere or qualities characteristic of eating and drinking in good company, later broadening to describe any lively, friendly social environment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Convivial" is said worldwide
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convivial
Transliteration: kɔ̃.vi.vjal
"Nous avons passé une soirée très conviviale."
gesellig
Transliteration: /ɡəˈzɛlɪç/
"Die Runde war sehr gesellig und gastfreundlich."
conviviale
Transliteration: kon.viˈvja.le
"C'è un clima molto conviviale in questo locale."
convivial
Transliteration: kom.biˈβjal
"La reunión familiar tuvo un carácter muy convivial."
convivial
Transliteration: kõ.vi.viˈaw
"O jantar foi marcado por um ambiente convivial."
मिलनसार
Transliteration: milansaar
"उसका स्वभाव बहुत मिलनसार है।"
欢乐的
Transliteration: huān lè de
"晚会在欢乐的气氛中进行。"
명랑한
Transliteration: myeongranghan
"그들은 명랑한 분위기에서 저녁을 먹었다."
社交的な
Transliteration: shakouteki na
"パーティーはとても社交的な雰囲気で行われました。"
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