conviviality
/kənˌvɪv.iˈæl.ə.ti/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Friendly, cheerful, and sociable behaviour or atmosphere. It often suggests people are relaxed, talkative, and enjoying each other’s company.
- The dinner had a warm conviviality.
- We missed the conviviality of office lunches.
- His conviviality made everyone feel welcome.
Adinary Nuance
Conviviality is warmer and more social than friendliness. It describes a lively, comfortable mood shared by a group, not just one person being nice. Use it when people are enjoying easy conversation together, especially at meals or gatherings.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- sự thân mật
- Spanish
- convivialidad
- Chinese
- 欢快气氛
- Japanese
- 陽気さ
- Korean
- 화기애애함
Etymology
From French convivialité, from Latin convīvium meaning “a feast” or “banquet.” It entered English in the 17th century.
Common phrases
an air of convivialitythe conviviality of the eveningwith great conviviality
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Frequently asked questions
- Is conviviality formal or informal?
- It is fairly formal and often appears in writing, reviews, and speeches.
- What is the difference between conviviality and friendliness?
- Friendliness is about being kind to people. Conviviality is about a warm, cheerful social mood.
- Can I use conviviality in everyday conversation?
- Yes, but it sounds polished. Many speakers would say “friendly atmosphere” instead.
- Is conviviality common in IELTS writing?
- It can be useful in higher-level writing when describing social settings or group life.