festivity
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3.5
- noun
- /fɛˈstɪvɪti/
- It's been a magical week of wedding festivities with amazing people, but now it's time to explore more of this beautiful country.
- wedding festivities
- religious festivities
- national festivities
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Watch on YouTubeAll right, let us begin the holiday festivities.
- All right, let us begin the holiday festivities.
- So yeah, the move kind of took over my December, but I want to do a little bit of festivities.
- But let's hop back into the festivities of the day because I I have some work to do at the apartment.
- Even my coffee bean straw is matching the purple festivity that we have going on.
Examples
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The town is known for its lively festivities during the annual summer fair.
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I'm preparing for the festivities.
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Saturday evening is the traditional time for festivity and celebration, although women and men celebrate separately.
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Last week was the period of great festivities in India.
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- Let the festivities begin.
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Okay, let the festivities begin.
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I just like getting caught up in the festivities.
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It's time to begin the festivities.
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Fourth of July is around the corner, but not everyone looks forward to the festivities.
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At the same time, these festivities offer entertainment and a pleasant change in their monotonous life.
Academic text (1996)
Synonyms
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1.0
A happy event such as a party that marks a special occasion or achievement
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1.0
A time when people gather to celebrate with food and fun
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3.1
A public party with music, food, and events
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1.7
Something that gives great pleasure to the senses, like a show or meal
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5.7
A large lively party with music and games
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6.1
Lively noisy party with drinking and dancing
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6.3
A loud happy party with dancing and drinking
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4.4
Happy activities at a party, like singing and dancing
A lively celebration with people having fun
A public celebration with music, dancing, and special food
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Etymology
The word festivity comes from the old root fest-, which meant 'feast' or 'festival', and you can see the same idea in festival and feast. So, festivity is about a joyful celebration full of music, food, and cheerful activity.