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

The festivities, which include a dance party, free noisemakers and glow sticks, plus endless photo ops, is included in the price of admission. —Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025

The week-long festivities include food and fun activities, with an opportunity to meet with friends and reflect on the future. —James Taylor, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025

Two days prior, Brooklyn shared a glimpse of their holiday festivities with a snapshot of himself holding his wife’s hand on his Instagram Stories. —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025

Karenga’s creation blends traditional harvest festivities from multiple African peoples, culminating with a feast called karamu. —Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Dec. 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