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Companionable vs Convival - What's the difference?

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Companionable is a related term of convival.


As adjectives the difference between companionable and convival

is that companionable is having the characteristics of a worthy companion; friendly and sociable while convival is (obsolete) relating to a feast or festivity; convivial.

companionable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having the characteristics of a worthy companion; friendly and sociable.
  • *
    • She returned presently, bringing a smoking basin and a basket of work; and, having placed the former on the hob, drew in her seat, evidently pleased to find me so companionable .

    Derived terms

    * companionableness * companionability * companionably * uncompanionable

    convival

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Relating to a feast or festivity; convivial.
    • A convival dish. — Sir Thomas Browne.
    (Webster 1913)