The difference between Convivial and Merry

When used as adjectives, convivial means having elements of a feast or of entertainment, especially when it comes to eating and drinking, with accompanying festivity, whereas merry means jolly and full of high spirits.

Merry is also noun with the meaning: an english wild cherry.

check bellow for the other definitions of Convivial and Merry

  1. Convivial as an adjective:

    Having elements of a feast or of entertainment, especially when it comes to eating and drinking, with accompanying festivity

    Examples:

    "synonyms: festive sociagay joviamerry"

  1. Merry as an adjective:

    Jolly and full of high spirits.

    Examples:

    "We had a very merry Christmas."

  2. Merry as an adjective:

    Festive and full of fun and laughter.

    Examples:

    "Everyone was merry at the party."

  3. Merry as an adjective:

    Brisk

    Examples:

    "The play moved along at a merry pace."

  4. Merry as an adjective:

    Causing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight.

    Examples:

    "a merry jest"

  5. Merry as an adjective (euphemistic):

    drunk; tipsy

    Examples:

    "Some of us got a little merry at the office Christmas party."

  1. Merry as a noun:

    An English wild cherry.

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