Both Uses of
convivial
in
Jude the Obscure
- A few friends, and a quiet convivial party would be the thing, if we could get it up.†
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- Three days later, when Jude had recovered somewhat from the fearful throbbing of his eyes and brain, but was still considerably confused in his mind by what had been supplied to him by Arabella during the interval—to keep him, jolly, as she expressed it—the quiet convivial gathering, suggested by her, to wind Jude up to the striking point, took place.†
Part 6
Definition:
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(convivial) friendly and fun -- especially (when of a person) fond of the pleasures of good company