Conviviality

/ˌkɒnvɪvɪˈæləti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being convivial; friendly, festive, and sociable enjoyment, especially of shared meals and good company.

Etymology

From convivial plus -ity. Convivial comes from Latin convivium (a banquet), from com- (with) and vivium (life/living). The word embodies the idea that living well means living together.

Kelly Says

Conviviality captures something deeper than just 'being friendly'—it's the special warmth that comes when people gather to eat, drink, and share life together. Many cultures have untranslatable words for this feeling (like the Spanish 'tertulia' or the French 'convivialité').

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