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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable.
The wedding guests were a convivial group and everyone had a wonderful time.- synonyms:
- amiable, gregarious, jovial, sociable
- antonyms:
- sober, unsociable
- similar words:
- congenial, friendly, genial, hearty, outgoing
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| definition 2: |
of or appropriate to feasting and merrymaking.
a convivial atmosphere- synonyms:
- festive, holiday, jolly, merry
- antonyms:
- dismal, somber
- similar words:
- cheerful, gay, happy, joyful, joyous
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| related words: |
good, jocund, jovial, merry, sociable, social |
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| derivations: |
convivially (adv.), conviviality (n.) |
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