conviviality

noun

Definition of convivialitynext
1
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity fondly remembers the many evenings spent in conviviality with her basketball teammates

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2
as in friendliness
the quality or state of being social his conviviality, warmth, and good nature are irresistible

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  1. festivity
  2. friendliness
  3. sociability
  4. revelry
  5. merriment
  6. jollity
  7. merrymaking
Noun
  • The event hosted hundreds of guests that had the opportunity to watch the festivities from the hotel’s multiple floors.
    Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • During the festivities, guests also caught a sneak peek of Thuma’s new loungewear line, which arrives just in time for holiday gifting.
    Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of festivity
Noun
  • Analysts compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 28 key indicators of environmental friendliness and sustainability, from greenhouse gas emissions per capita and water quality to job opportunities in sustainability.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
  • If dog lovers shift their demand from a dog’s hair color and tail length to their comfort with strangers and new places, this friendliness could quickly ripple through the population and become amplified with each successive generation.
    Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of friendliness
Noun
  • Researchers at the University of Granada found that people who use self-defeating humor tend to have higher psychological well-being, especially in terms of happiness and, to a lesser extent, sociability.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • According to the National Capital Poison Center, the effects of the drug include a sense of openness, sociability, and euphoria.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of sociability
Noun
  • Boyhood revelry doesn’t fill Ma’s coffers or get her a penthouse view of the city from which the two of ya’s can dance the night away.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Giant screens inside make this a prime spot for game days and the patio, as anyone who's familiar with the location will know, is perfect for post-bike-ride revelry and refreshment.
    Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of revelry
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  • Jennifer Lopez Talks Posting Makeup-Free Videos on Social Media: 'This Is Me Too' (Exclusive) The star is also anticipating the merriment the season brings.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Music, merriment, light and color fill the streets.
    Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • Sign up Eating and drinking (Image credit: Riverside Luxury Cruises) The first thing to say about eating on The Ravel is that there is no Captain's Table or forced jollity with other passengers.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • While the jollity may look a bit different from city to city, these global destinations keep the holiday cheer going year after year.
    Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
Definition of jollity
Noun
  • The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Eat at The Ram, where the goulash and schnitzel from the Heritage Menu are always a hit; shop at Brass Ranch, the epicenter for European ski and sportswear; and hit the outdoor Holiday Market, which unveils a flurry of merrymaking and festive artisanal goods Dec. 16 and 17.
    Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2023
Definition of merrymaking
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