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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

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.