festivity

noun

fes·​tiv·​i·​ty fe-ˈsti-və-tē How to pronounce festivity (audio)
fə-
plural festivities
Synonyms of festivitynext
1
: festival sense 1
2
: the quality or state of being festive : gaiety
3
: festive activity

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The decorations give the hall an air of festivity. The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children. We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
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Halloween festivities take over metro Atlanta throughout the entire month of October as restaurants and organizations host parties, pop-ups, movie nights and pumpkin carving events. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 20 Oct. 2026 When the lights began flickering on, guests took the cue that the festivities had come to an end. — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 Faces in the Allen Fieldhouse crowd Former Boise State and KU forward Cam Martin attended Friday’s festivities. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026 The Knicks locked up their first NBA title in decades back in June, and after all of the festivities, Brunson revealed that his championship lid is still packed away in a bag. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for festivity

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of festivity was in the 15th century

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festivity

noun
fes·​tiv·​i·​ty fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē How to pronounce festivity (audio)
plural festivities
1
: festival sense 1
2
: the quality or state of being festive
3
: festive activity
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