festivity
noun/fɛˈstɪvɪti/
Frequency rank: #19,172 most common English word
Meaning
joyful celebration or merrymaking, especially for a special occasion.
Example sentence
The whole town joined in the festivity and danced until midnight.
Synonyms & related words
- celebration
- merrymaking
- revelry
- rejoicing
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