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conviviality

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /kənvɪviˈælɪti/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The state of being convivial; a feeling of comfort and happiness, as from celebrating casually with friends.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • He's easy to talk to because of his conviviality.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A jovial activity or spirit, marked by easy and lively socializing; a hospitable and festive atmosphere.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • We're old friends, so once we started talking, the evening gained an air of conviviality.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: merrymaking, jollification

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: celebration, festivity

Narrower terms: jinks, high jinks, hijinks, high jinx, revel, revelry

4

noun

Meaning 4

a jovial nature

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: joviality

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sociability, sociableness

History

Etymology

From convivial + -ity.