noun
festivity
Festivity (noun) means a festival or other big celebration.
noun
1
A festival or other big celebration.
"The real reason for these subdued responses was the fact that the audience knew it would be a fight to the finish; they were saving their screams for the posedown festivities to come."
— Steve Holman, Christian Conquers Columbus (1988)
2
A joyful, celebratory mood or activity.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English festivite, from Middle French festivité, from Latin festīvitas; equivalent to festive plus -ity.
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Rhymes for festivity
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What is the meaning of festivity?
"festivity" (noun) means a festival or other big celebration.
What is another word for festivity?
Other words for "festivity" include celebration.
What are the different meanings of festivity?
"festivity" has 2 main meanings: 1. A festival or other big celebration; 2. A joyful, celebratory mood or activity.
