a. [ From L. convivium a feast; con- + vivere to live. See Victuals, and cf. Convive. ] Of or relating to a feast or entertainment, or to eating and drinking, with accompanying festivity; festive; social; gay; jovial. [ 1913 Webster ]
Which feasts convivial meetings we did name. Denham. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A person of convivial habits. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
adv. In a convivial manner. [ 1913 Webster ]