festivity

/fes'tiviti/

Thân thiện

The town square is full of festivity for the summer fair.

Definition

Noun: 1. A joyful celebration or event: A festivity is a happy occasion, often a party or a public event, marked by joyful activities and a celebratory atmosphere. 2. (Festivities, plural) The activities that are part of a celebration: The word "festivities" (plural form) commonly refers to the specific events, parties, or entertainments that happen during a holiday or special occasion.

Usage

The word "festivity" describes the quality or state of being festive and joyful. It often refers to the celebration itself or the series of events that constitute a celebration.

Examples

• Singular (festivity):
  • The wedding was a grand festivity with music and dancing.
  • The whole town was filled with an air of festivity during the holiday season.
• Plural (festivities):
  • The New Year's Eve festivities will begin at 8 PM in the town square.
  • We are all invited to join in the wedding festivities.

Advanced Usage

• "In the spirit of festivity": Feeling or acting in a way that matches the joyful, celebratory mood of an occasion.
  • Everyone dressed in bright colors in the spirit of festivity.

Variants and Related Words

• Festive (adjective): Having a happy, lively, and celebratory mood.
  • The house was decorated with festive lights.
• Festival (noun): A special day or period of celebration, often public and with a specific theme (e.g., music festival, food festival).
  • The city hosts a film festival every summer.

Synonyms

• Celebration: A social event for a special occasion.
• Revelry: Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving dancing and drinking.
• Merrymaking: The act of celebrating and having fun in a happy, social way.

Idioms and Phrases

• "Join in the festivities": To participate in the celebration.
  • Don't be shy; come and join in the festivities!

Học thuật

Noun

1. any joyous diversion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• celebration