conviviality
The state of being convivialThe state of being convivial; a feeling of comfort and happiness, as from celebrating casually with friends.
/kənvɪviˈælɪti/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The state of being convivial; a feeling of comfort and happiness, as from celebrating casually with friends.
He's easy to talk to because of his conviviality.
(uncountable)A jovial activity or spirit, marked by easy and lively socializing; a hospitable and festive atmosphere.
We're old friends, so once we started talking, the evening gained an air of conviviality.
More definitions
- a jovial nature
- a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
Origin
From convivial + -ity.From convivial + -ity.
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Forms
plural: convivialities| Singular | conviviality |
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uncountable
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a jovial nature:joviality
- a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity:merrymakingjollification
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable