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

Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing as millions participate in festivities and honor traditions believed to bring good fortune. —Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026

The business is combining Mardi Gras festivities with National Muffin Day. —Anna Butler, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026

Earlier in the month, the United States Postal Service also rolled out commemorative stamps to mark the festivities featuring a colorful three-dimensional mask depicting the face of a horse. —Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026

Earlier in the week while discussing the field for the 3-point shooting contest at the NBA’s 2026 All-Star festivities in Los Angeles, Kon Knueppel must’ve had an inkling. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026

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