Conviviality
41convivial — [[t]kənvɪ̱viəl[/t]] ADJ GRADED (approval) Convivial people or occasions are pleasant, friendly, and relaxed. [FORMAL] ...looking forward to a convivial evening... The atmosphere was quite convivial. Derived words: conviviality… …
42convivial — habitually drunken A journalistic evasion: ... obituaries are simply eulogies of the great and the good, any of whose peccadillos (unusual sexual tastes, drunkenness and so on) are tactfully powdered over with euphemism ( flamboyant ,… …
43joviality — noun 1. a jovial nature • Syn: ↑conviviality • Derivationally related forms: ↑jovial, ↑convivial (for: ↑conviviality) • Hypernyms: ↑sociabili …
44Blend — Blend, v. i. To mingle; to mix; to unite intimately; to pass or shade insensibly into each other, as colors. [1913 Webster] There is a tone of solemn and sacred feeling that blends with our conviviality. Irving. [1913 Webster] …
45Merrymaker — Mer ry*mak er, n. One who makes merriment or indulges in conviviality; a jovial comrade. [1913 Webster] …
46Merrymaking — Mer ry*mak ing, n. The act of making merry; conviviality; merriment; jollity. Wordsworth. [1913 Webster] …
47convivial — adjective Etymology: Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium banquet, from com + vivere to live more at quick Date: circa 1668 relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company < a convivial host > < a convivial… …
48jovial — adjective Date: 1592 1. capitalized of or relating to Jove 2. markedly good humored especially as evidenced by jollity and conviviality Synonyms: see merry • joviality noun • jovially adverb …
49merry — adjective (merrier; est) Etymology: Middle English mery, from Old English myrge, merge; akin to Old High German murg short more at brief Date: before 12th century 1. archaic giving pleasure ; delightful 2. full of gaiety or high spirits ;… …
50merrymaking — noun Date: 1618 1. gay or festive activity ; conviviality 2. a convivial occasion ; festivity …
