soirée
Fancy night gathering
A soirée is an evening party, typically a small, elegant gathering in a private home.
The word retains its French flavor and suggests sophistication—wine, conversation, perhaps music: We're hosting a little soirée on Saturday.
It's sometimes used ironically for any casual get-together.
Superior select group
- selectiveChoosing with care
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- VIPNotable, for short
- privilegedHaving special advantages
members-only · aristocratic · prestigious · upscale · posh · rarefied · cotillion · debutante
Exchange of spoken ideas
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- minglingCasual social interaction
- hostOne receiving guests
- hostessFemale event organizer
guests · hospitality · chitchat · banter · reception · camaraderie · introductions · rapport
Purified or cultured
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
- classyStylishly elegant
- stylishFashionably elegant
graceful · tasteful · cultured · polished · genteel · luxurious · opulent · sumptuous
Festive event marking occasion
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
- musicOrganized auditory art
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
entertainment · laughter · cocktails · hors d'oeuvres · canapés · toast · clink · ballroom
elite
Superior select group
privileged · members-only · aristocratic · prestigious · upscale · posh · rarefied · cotillion · debutante · salon
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- minglingCasual social interaction
- hostOne receiving guests
hostess · guests · hospitality · chitchat · banter · reception · camaraderie · introductions · rapport · socialite
refined
Purified or cultured
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- chicTasteful, current flair
- classyStylishly elegant
stylish · graceful · tasteful · cultured · polished · genteel · luxurious · opulent · sumptuous · fashionable
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
merrymaking · entertainment · laughter · cocktails · hors d'oeuvres · canapés · toast · clink · ballroom · waltzing
twilight
Light after sunset
- duskDimming after sundown
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- starryFilled with luminous points
nocturnal · nightfall · candlelit · lanterns · late-night · sunset · glittering · ambient · intimate · romantic
soiréematinée
Daytime theatrical performance
brunch · luncheon · afternoon tea · coffee morning · sunrise service