festivity

noun

fes·​tiv·​i·​ty fe-ˈsti-və-tē 

fə-

plural festivities

1

: festival sense 1

2

: the quality or state of being festive : gaiety

3

: festive activity

Synonyms of festivity

• cheerfulness
• glee
• merriness
• cheer

Examples of festivity in a Sentence

The decorations give the hall an air of festivity.

The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children.

We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.

Recent Examples on the Web

Others, such as Leavenworth, Washington, are known for their twinkly lights and Christmas festivities. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025

Hylton hopes Sunday’s festivities will allow attendees to feel seen and be inspired and empowered by the festival. —Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2025

The collaboration is birthing a new tumbler that can be a staple piece for sipping and indulging during upcoming holiday festivities. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Nov. 2025

Since the festivities, Jenner has shared multiple roundups of her birthday festivities on Instagram, revealing many of the famous faces that came out to celebrate her milestone birthday. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for festivity

• acclivity
• activity
• captivity
• declivity
• nativity
• passivity
• proclivity
• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity

Kids Definition

festivity

noun

fes·​tiv·​i·​ty fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē 

plural festivities

1

: festival sense 1

2

: the quality or state of being festive

3

: festive activity