convivial Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
    good-time.
    • a convivial atmosphere at the reunion
    • a woman of convivial nature
    • he was a real good-time Charlie

WordNet

Con*viv"i*al adjective
Etymology
From L. convivium a feast; con- + vivere to live. See Victuals, and cf. Convive.
Definitions
  1. Of or relating to a feast or entertainment, or to eating and drinking, with accompanying festivity; festive; social; gay; jovial.
    Which feasts convivial meetings we did name. Denham.

Webster 1913