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convivially

convivially

6.8
In a friendly, lively, and enjoyable way
  • adverb
  • /kənˈvɪv.i.əl.i/
translation icon : convivialmente
  • At the party, everyone danced and laughed convivially, enjoying each other's company.

Examples

  • They were laughing convivially with someone who remained invisible.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The friends gathered around the table, chatting convivially over dinner.

  • The neighbors met in the backyard, convivially discussing their summer plans.

Synonyms

pleasantly
vsconvivially
50 1.0

In a friendly and enjoyable way

is more specifically lively and sociable rather than just pleasant
cheerfully
vsconvivially
34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

is more social and emphasizes lively company rather than alone cheer
merrily
vsconvivially
23 1.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

leans more toward being sociable and sharing enjoyment with people
cordially
vsconvivially
11 4.0

In a warm, friendly way

is more lively and highlights sociable enjoyment rather than formality
amiably
vsconvivially
4 3.7

In a friendly, pleasant way

is more lively and explicitly about enjoying social interaction
good-naturedly
vsconvivially
4 3.5

In a kind and friendly way

is livelier and centers on cheerful social enjoyment
cheerily
vsconvivially
3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

is more tied to friendly social enjoyment among people
agreeably
vsconvivially
3 2.3

In a pleasant way that feels nice

is more energetic and centres on lively sociable enjoyment
companionably
vsconvivially
1 3.5

In a friendly way that shows you enjoy being with someone

is livelier and emphasizes lively enjoyment as well as company
affably
vsconvivially
1 4.4

In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness

is more energetic and focused on lively enjoyment with others
genially
vsconvivially
1 3.7

In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome

is slightly more lively and centers on sociable enjoyment
jovially
vsconvivially
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

is similar but places more weight on social togetherness
enjoyably
vsconvivially
1 1.3

In a pleasant way that gives pleasure

is more about lively, friendly interaction rather than passive enjoyment
congenially
vsconvivially
1 5.7

In a pleasant and friendly way

is more lively and emphasizes cheerful social enjoyment
spiritedly
vsconvivially
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is more about friendly, enjoyable company rather than mere energy
sociably
vsconvivially
3.4

In a friendly way that shows you like being with others

is more lively and explicitly enjoyable in social gatherings
gregariously
vsconvivially
7.1

In a friendly way that shows a person likes being with others

adds a sense of lively fun to that sociable behaviour
welcomingly
vsconvivially
3.6

In a friendly way that makes people feel accepted

is more lively and focuses on shared enjoyment among people
jollily
vsconvivially
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is more specifically about sociable enjoyment with others
mirthfully
vsconvivially
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

is more about friendly social interaction rather than pure joy
chirpily
vsconvivially
  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is more specifically about friendly, shared enjoyment in groups
perkily
vsconvivially
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is more focused on sociable warmth and group enjoyment
chattily
vsconvivially
  • Informal
5.7

In a lively, friendly way that shows you like talking

is broader, covering overall friendly lively behaviour beyond talking

Antonyms

In a way that avoids talking to or being with other people

How Sociably

boisterously
1 4.1
convivially
6.8
sociably
3.4

Surface Forms

convivially positive

Morphology

convivially = convivial (transparent) = convivial + ly

Standard adverbial formation from the adjective 'convivial' using '-ly'; the manner meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Convivially comes from Latin convivium, made from con- 'together' and vivere 'to live', and it originally meant a shared meal. So, to act convivially is to be friendly and lively, like people enjoying a meal together.