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fes·tiv·i·ty
 festivity
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- pronunciation:
- fe
stI
vih
ti
- features:
- 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
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
event, function, gala, warmth |
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