Festal: meaning, definitions and examples

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festal

 

[ หˆfษ›stษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

celebratory atmosphere

The term 'festal' refers to anything related to a festival, characterized by a joyous or celebratory mood. It often encompasses events, decorations, and activities that bring people together in a spirit of festivity. 'Festal' can describe gatherings that are vibrant and full of life, such as weddings, religious dates, or cultural celebrations. The word conveys a sense of merriment and special occasion.

Synonyms

celebratory, festive, joyous, merry

Examples of usage

  • The hall was adorned with festal decorations for the holiday party.
  • They planned a festal gathering to celebrate the New Year.
  • The community organized a festal event to honor local traditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "festal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น festivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเฅŒเคนเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช festlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perayaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiฤ…teczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅญใ‚Šใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท festif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ festivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸenlikli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•์ œ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชูุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svรกteฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slรกvnostnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Š‚ๆ—ฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prazniฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกtรญรฐlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะตะบะตะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ“แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bayram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ festivo

Word origin

The word 'festal' comes from the late Middle English term 'festal,' which is derived from the Latin word 'festivus,' meaning 'of a feast or festival.' The Latin root is linked to 'festus,' meaning 'merry' or 'joyful.' The evolution of the word reflects a connection to celebrations and communal gatherings, emphasizing the lively atmosphere associated with such events. Through the centuries, 'festal' has maintained its essence, becoming synonymous with joyous occasions and festivities. Its usage has expanded to encompass various celebratory contexts in contemporary language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,202, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.