Festivities: meaning, definitions and examples

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festivities

 

[ ˌfɛstɪˈvɪtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

during holidays

The festivities refer to the celebrations and activities that take place during holidays or special occasions, typically involving feasting, dancing, and socializing.

Synonyms

celebrations, festive events, merrymaking, revelry.

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Word Description / Examples
festivities

Typically used to describe a series of joyful events or activities linked to a special occasion or holiday.

  • The festivities this New Year's Eve will include a fireworks display and a concert
  • Let's join the festivities in the town square!
celebrations

Used to describe the act of marking a special occasion with activities, parties, or ceremonies—commonly involving collective joy.

  • Her graduation party was one of the biggest celebrations of the year
  • They planned a grand celebration for their parent's anniversary
revelry

Describes lively and noisy festivities, often involving drinking and dancing. It may carry a slightly negative or rowdy connotation.

  • The streets were filled with the sounds of revelry during the night
  • The revelry continued into the early hours of the morning, much to the neighbors' dismay
merrymaking

Refers to the act of having fun and enjoying oneself, often with dancing, eating, and drinking; has an old-fashioned undertone.

  • The fair was filled with merrymaking, including games and performances
  • After the wedding ceremony, everyone joined in the merrymaking
festive events

Used to describe specific activities marked by joyful, holiday-related themes. Often organized and planned with a festive spirit.

  • The neighborhood will host several festive events during Christmas week
  • Our company always holds a few festive events around the holidays

Examples of usage

  • The town was alive with festivities during the annual summer carnival.
  • The Christmas festivities included carol singing and a visit from Santa Claus.

Translations

Translations of the word "festivities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 festividades

🇮🇳 उत्सव

🇩🇪 Feierlichkeiten

🇮🇩 perayaan

🇺🇦 святкування

🇵🇱 uroczystości

🇯🇵 祝祭

🇫🇷 festivités

🇪🇸 festividades

🇹🇷 şenlikler

🇰🇷 축제

🇸🇦 احتفالات

🇨🇿 slavnosti

🇸🇰 slávnosti

🇨🇳 庆典

🇸🇮 praznovanja

🇮🇸 hátíðir

🇰🇿 мерекелер

🇬🇪 დღესასწაულები

🇦🇿 bayramlar

🇲🇽 festividades

Etymology

The word 'festivities' originated from the Latin word 'festivitas', which means 'festival' or 'celebration'. Festivals and celebrations have been a part of human culture for centuries, bringing people together to commemorate special events or occasions. The term 'festivities' embodies the joy, social gatherings, and traditions associated with these festive moments.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,966, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.