Synonyms for convivially


Grammar : Adv
Spell : kuhn-viv-ee-uhl
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈvɪv i əl

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Définition of convivially

Origin :
  • 1660s, "pertaining to a feast," from Late Latin convivialis, from Latin convivium "a feast," from convivere "to carouse together," from com- "together" (see com-) + vivere "to live" (see vital). Meaning "sociable" is from 18c. Related: Conviviality.
  • As in socially : adv with regard to polite society
  • As in agreeably : adv willingly, assenting; pleasantly; in keeping
Example sentences :
  • As late as August 1864, on the visit to Halifax of some Canadian delegates, he had been convivially eloquent in favour of union.
  • Extract from : « The Tribune of Nova Scotia » by W. L. (William Lawson) Grant
  • "Have a peach," he said convivially, laying an enormous Late Crawford on the corner of the desk.
  • Extract from : « The Wizard's Daughter and Other Stories » by Margaret Collier Graham

Antonyms for convivially

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