Festivity: meaning, definitions and examples

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festivity

 

[ fษ›หˆstษชvษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

holiday celebration

The state or quality of being festive; merriment; gaiety; joyfulness. Festivity often involves decorations, music, dancing, and feasting.

Synonyms

celebration, joyfulness, merriment

Examples of usage

  • The town was alive with festivity during the annual Christmas parade.
  • The wedding was a beautiful display of festivity and love.
Context #2 | Noun

festive atmosphere

A celebration or occasion marked by joy, happiness, and a sense of togetherness. Festivity can bring people closer and create lasting memories.

Synonyms

cheer, joviality, merrymaking

Examples of usage

  • The New Year's Eve party was filled with festivity and laughter.
  • The carnival was a whirlwind of colors, sounds, and festivity.

Translations

Translations of the word "festivity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น festividade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Festlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perayaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะบะพะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uroczystoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅ็ฅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท festivitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ festividad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸenlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชูุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slavnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slรกvnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ†ๅ…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praznovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกtรญรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะตะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bayram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ festividad

Etymology

The word 'festivity' originated from the Latin word 'festivitas', which means 'festive quality or celebration'. The concept of festivity has been a part of human culture for centuries, with various traditions and customs around the world. Festivities often serve as a way to commemorate special events, bring communities together, and create a sense of joy and unity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,170, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.