festivity

[ fe-stiv-i-tee ]

noun

, plural fes·tiv·i·ties.

1. a festive celebration or occasion.
2. festivities, festive events or activities:

   the festivities of Christmas.

3. festive character or quality; gaiety; merriment.

festivity

/ fɛsˈtɪvɪtɪ /

noun

1. merriment characteristic of a festival, party, etc
2. any festival or other celebration
3. plural festive proceedings; celebrations

Word History and Origins

Origin of festivity¹

1350–1400; Middle English festivite (< Old French ) < Latin fēstīvitās. See festive, -ity

Example Sentences

Instead, he said the sequence, titled Festivity, was inspired by Greek mythology and intended to be a celebration of diversity, adding his intention was not to "be subversive, nor to mock or to shock".

From BBC

Instead, he said the sequence, titled Festivity, was inspired by Greek mythology and intended to be a celebration of diversity, adding his intention was not to "be subversive, nor to mock or to shock".

From BBC

A segment called “Festivity” — the eighth of 12 scenes celebrating aspects of French culture and history — paid tribute to French fashion with an inclusive runway show and party on a footbridge over the Seine, featuring drag queens and a transgender model.

From Los Angeles Times

First and foremost because he is the god of celebration in Greek mythology, and the tableau is called 'Festivity,'" Jolly elaborated. "He is also the god of wine, which is also one of the jewels of France, and the father of Séquana, the goddess of the river Seine.

From Salon

But the mother of four from northern Gaza is now displaced with her family in a tent in the southern city of Rafah, far from any sense of festivity and the home that once hosted large family gatherings.

From New York Times

Related Words

• bash
• festival
• hoopla