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   festivity

   /fɛˈstɪvɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the celebration of something in a joyful and exuberant way: "a time of great rejoicing and festivity" Similar jollityjollinessmerrimentgaietycheerfulnesscheerinesscheerjoyfulnesseuphoriajubilanceconvivialitygleefulnessgleehigh spiritsjocularityrevelrydated:sportarchaic:sportiveness
   • ▪ activities or events celebrating a special occasion: "the traditional Christmas and New Year festivities" Similar celebrationfestivalfestive eventfestive occasionentertainmentpartyjamboreemerrymakingfeastingrevelrycarousalcarousingjollificationrevelsfun and gamesfrolicscelebrationsfestive proceedingsinformal:bashshindigshindyrave-upthrashknees-upjollybeanfeastbunfightbeano

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French festivite or Latin festivitas, from festivus ‘festive’, from festum, (plural) festa ‘feast’.

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   The meaning of FESTIVITY is festival. How to use festivity in a sentence.

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   FESTIVITY definition: 1. the parties, meals, and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion…. Learn more.

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   Festivity is a fancy word for “party” or “celebration.” It’s often plural, because everyone loves to party, as in all the holiday festivities that happen at the end of the year. The word festive describes balloons, fancy clothes, finger foods, and other things that go with celebrations.

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   FESTIVITY meaning: 1. the parties, meals, and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFESTIVITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Festivity is the celebration of something in a happy way. There was a general air of festivity and abandon. 3 meanings: 1. merriment characteristic of a festival, party, etc 2. any festival or other celebration 3. festive proceedings;....

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun festivity, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › festivityFestivity - definition of festivity by The Free Dictionary

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   Define festivity. festivity synonyms, festivity pronunciation, festivity translation, English dictionary definition of festivity. n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The joy and merriment of a festival or celebration. 3. festivities The...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishfestivity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of festivity noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › festivityFestivity Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    FESTIVITY meaning: 1 : celebration and enjoyment; 2 : enjoyable activities at the time of a holiday or other special occasion festive activities

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    A complete guide to the word "FESTIVITY": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.