Convivial (adj.)

con·viv·i·al

kənˈvivēəl/

adjective

adjective: convivial

1. (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.

   • (of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial.

     synonyms:

     friendly, genial, affable, amiable, congenial, agreeable, good-humored, cordial, warm, sociable, outgoing, gregarious, companionable, clubby, hail-fellow-well-met, cheerful, jolly, jovial, lively; enjoyable, festive “our convivial host”

Origin

mid 17th century (in the sense ‘fit for a feast, festive’): from Latin convivialis, from convivium ‘a feast,’ from con- ‘with’ + vivere ‘live.’