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festivity

fes·tiv·i·ty

festivity

 
pronunciation:
fe stI vih ti
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
inflections: festivities
definition 1: joyous celebration, or an occasion of feasting and celebration; festival.
There is always a lot of festivity in our house at holiday times.The city council is planning a large festivity for the city's 200th anniversary.
similar words:
celebration, merrymaking
definition 2: (pl.) the events or activities planned for or happening at a festive celebration.
The parade is just one of the holiday festivities.Please come and join in the birthday festivities!
similar words:
merrymaking
definition 3: the feeling or atmosphere of a festival; joyousness.
It was Mardi Gras and festivity filled the air.
similar words:
celebration
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