convivial (2009-08-12)

Part of Speech: adjective

Pronunciation: [kən viv′ē əl]

Definition: (1) Having to do with a feast or festive activity. (2) Fond of eating, drinking, and good company; sociable; jovial.

Usage: After an extremely convivial evening, the Thursday morning alarm call came early.

Suggested Usage: (1) Despite the convivial atmosphere however, I felt unable to get into the festive spirit. (2) The atmosphere is very convivial, " he said.

Etymology: Latin convivialis from convivium, a feast from convivere, to carouse together from com-, together + vivere, to live: see quick