conviviality

IPA/kənˌvɪviˈæləti/
IPA/kənˌvɪviˈæləti/

conviviality — noun

1. a warm, friendly quality in a person or social setting that makes others feel at

1.名詞C1
釋義

a warm, friendly quality in a person or social setting that makes others feel at ease, welcomed, and happy to be part of the group

例句

The warm conviviality of the Wei family's dinner made every guest feel at home.

collocation: warm conviviality

Dewi's natural conviviality turned the dull office party into a lively gathering.

同義詞
  • friendliness

    the most general term; describes a kind and pleasant manner in everyday situations without the festive connotation of conviviality

  • warmth

    emphasizes genuine affection and emotional closeness; warmer than conviviality can feel more personal than social

  • sociability

    focuses on the enjoyment of company and the tendency to seek out social interaction

  • cordiality

    suggests sincere, gracious politeness, often in formal or professional settings

反義詞
  • hostility

    active unfriendliness or opposition, the opposite of a welcoming atmosphere

  • coldness

    a lack of warmth or emotional connection; people feel unwelcome

  • aloofness

    emotional distance and reserve, implying a person keeps others at arm's length

文法句型

often in: atmosphere/spirit/air of conviviality

often preceded by: a sense of conviviality

用法筆記

Typically uncountable. Often describes either a person's natural social manner or the atmosphere at a gathering. Distinguish from sense 2, which refers to the actual activities of celebration rather than the quality or mood.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher praised the conviviality of the classroom.
✅The teacher praised the friendly atmosphere in the classroom.
💡'Conviviality' is best suited to informal social gatherings and people's warm natures, not formal learning environments.
❌There was a lot of conviviality at the hospital waiting room.
✅There was a warm, friendly atmosphere at the party.
💡'Conviviality' implies social enjoyment and cheerfulness, which sounds odd in serious or quiet contexts.

2. lively social activities and merrymaking, especially those involving food, drink

2.名詞C1
釋義

lively social activities and merrymaking, especially those involving food, drink, music, and shared enjoyment at a festive gathering or celebration

例句

The holiday conviviality lasted well past midnight, with music and laughter filling the hall.

collocation: holiday conviviality

After the awards ceremony, the conviviality continued at a nearby restaurant.

同義詞
  • merrymaking

    a more old-fashioned term for cheerful fun and celebration, very close in meaning to sense 2

  • festivity

    often used in the plural (festivities); refers to celebratory activities and events

  • revelry

    suggests loud, energetic, sometimes wild celebration; stronger and noisier than conviviality

  • celebration

    the most general word; can refer to any event held to mark a special occasion

反義詞
  • solemnity

    serious, formal, or somber character, the opposite of festive merrymaking

  • austerity

    severe simplicity without pleasure or decoration

文法句型

often in: the conviviality of + event/occasion

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 refers to the actual merry activities and festivities, whereas sense 1 describes the friendly mood or personal quality.

常見錯誤

❌I went to a conviviality last night.
✅I went to a lively celebration last night.
💡'Conviviality' is usually an abstract quality; use a concrete noun like 'party' or 'festival' for the actual event.