conviviality
- noun
- /kənˌvɪviˈæləti/
- The festival was filled with laughter and music, creating an atmosphere of conviviality among the attendees.
Examples
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At night, they convey an informal conviviality, suggesting the comfort of a battered sofa in a well-used clubhouse.
Fiction book (1998) -
The Afro-Bahian festivities offer a taste of the African heritage inaccessible even in the mother continent, with the sparkle of Latin conviviality and the advantage of adequate recreational infrastructure.
Academic text (1999) -
I believe, doctor, a good wine can lead to conviviality and understanding.
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Let me enjoy one full hour of fine conviviality... with the son of my old friend.
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Fresh air and conviviality are important to one's well-being.
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Conviviality is one of the things I demand my guests have.
Fiction book (1994) -
Robinson had wandered all over London for years... searching for the conviviality of cafe life.
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There was a new conviviality through the night, more laughter; the men brought Edison another beer, and Leslie was suddenly at ease.
Fiction book (1998) -
Yasmine nostalgically defines pre-war Syria as shaped by a local conviviality between diverse religious communities and as welcoming to other displaced populations of the Middle East.
Academic text (2018) -
The pairs of slurred notes in The Magic Flute depict ties of brotherhood, while the lively music depicts conviviality and joyous repast.
Academic text (1991)
Synonyms
Activities or experiences that make you happy
A happy public celebration with music and decorations
A time of happy laughter and fun at a party or celebration
Lively noisy party with drinking and dancing
A strong, lively energy and brightness in people, places, or things
A happy mood that makes you smile and helps others feel good
A feeling of cheerful fun and lively excitement
Happy activities at a party, like singing and dancing
A feeling of energy and excitement that makes people active
A quality of being lively and full of energy
Enjoying being with other people and making friends
Being lively and full of cheerful energy that makes people notice you
Lively and cheerful in a bright, energetic way that can seem a little too playful
A feeling of cheerful, lively energy that people show
A cheerful, friendly mood that makes people feel good
A cheerful, lively feeling that people show when they enjoy themselves
Enjoying being with other people
A happy, lively feeling that makes people smile
A bright, lively look or feeling that shows energy
A strong feeling of great happiness
A happy, lively mood that makes people smile
A happy, light feeling that makes people smile and laugh
A lively celebration with people having fun
A place full of energy where people talk, laugh, and enjoy themselves
A liking for being with other people
A strong, happy energy that makes someone lively
A friendly, sociable feeling among people who share a common goal
A cheerful relaxed manner that makes people feel at ease
A lively, cheerful, and relaxed way of moving or dressing
A cheerful, lively feeling at a party or festival
A cheerful, lively feeling that makes people enjoy themselves
Antonyms
How Sociable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Conviviality comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and vivere 'to live', and it originally described people eating and living together at a feast. So conviviality now means a friendly, lively atmosphere, like a party where people enjoy being together.