Conviviality: meaning, definitions and examples

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conviviality

 

[ ˌkɒnˌvɪˈvɪælɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social gatherings

Conviviality refers to the enjoyable and friendly atmosphere that is present during social gatherings, where people come together to have a good time, share stories, and build connections.

Synonyms

festivity, merriment, sociability

Examples of usage

  • The conviviality of the dinner party was infectious, as guests laughed and chatted late into the night.
  • The conviviality of the holiday celebration made everyone feel warm and welcome.
Context #2 | Noun

friendliness

Conviviality can also refer to the quality of being friendly, cheerful, and welcoming towards others, creating a positive and inclusive environment.

Synonyms

amiability, cordiality, hospitality

Examples of usage

  • Her conviviality and charm made her a favorite among her colleagues.
  • The conviviality of the small town was evident in the smiles and greetings exchanged by residents.

Translations

Translations of the word "conviviality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 convivialidade

🇮🇳 सुखदता

🇩🇪 Geselligkeit

🇮🇩 kebersamaan

🇺🇦 товариськість

🇵🇱 towarzystwo

🇯🇵 友好性

🇫🇷 convivialité

🇪🇸 convivialidad

🇹🇷 sosyal birliktelik

🇰🇷 사교성

🇸🇦 التواصل الاجتماعي

🇨🇿 společenskost

🇸🇰 spoločenskosť

🇨🇳 友好性

🇸🇮 družabnost

🇮🇸 samfélagslegar

🇰🇿 достық

🇬🇪 მეგობრობა

🇦🇿 dostluq

🇲🇽 convivialidad

Etymology

The word 'conviviality' originated from the Latin word 'convivialis', which means 'pertaining to feasting or banqueting'. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century and has since been used to describe the joyous and social aspects of gatherings and interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,579 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.