festivity

noun
UK: /fɛˈstɪv.ə.ti/
US: /feˈstɪv.ə.ti/

  1. A celebration or joyous occasion.

    1. The town had a winter festivity.
    2. The annual harvest festivity brought the community together for a joyful celebration.

  2. Activities associated with a celebration, especially when elaborate or formal.

    1. The festivity included music and dance.
    2. Attending the grand opening festivity, we enjoyed the elaborate decorations and diverse entertainment.

Synonyms

gala carnival revelry jollification festival

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "festivity" in English means: A celebration or joyous occasion., Activities associated with a celebration, especially when elaborate or formal..

The phonetic transcription of "festivity" is /fɛˈstɪv.ə.ti/ in British English and /feˈstɪv.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "festivity": gala, carnival, revelry, jollification, festival.

Example usage of "festivity": "The town had a winter festivity.". More examples on the page.