Word of the Day for Friday, October 9, 2009
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convivial \kuhn-VIV-ee-uhl\, adjective:
convivial \kuhn-VIV-ee-uhl\, adjective:
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1. Fond of feasting, drinking, and good company; sociable.
1. Fond of feasting, drinking, and good company; sociable.
2. Merry; festive.
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The B.O. is in a convivial mood today after having received the formerly prestigious Nobel Peace Prize!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Convivial comes from Latin convivium, "a feast, entertainment, a banquet," from conviva, "a table-companion, a guest," from convivere, "to live with, hence to feast with," from com-, con-, with + vivere, "to live."
Convivial comes from Latin convivium, "a feast, entertainment, a banquet," from conviva, "a table-companion, a guest," from convivere, "to live with, hence to feast with," from com-, con-, with + vivere, "to live."
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