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convivially
Variant of convivial
convivial
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con·viv·ial (kən viv′ē əl)
adjective
- having to do with a feast or festive activity
- fond of eating, drinking, and good company; sociable; jovial
Etymology: L convivialis < convivium, a feast < convivere, to carouse together < com-, together + vivere, to live: see quick
Related Forms:
- convivialist con·viv′i·al·ist noun
- conviviality con·viv′i·al′·ity (-al′ə tē) noun
- convivially con·viv′i·ally adverb
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