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

• 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

Just in time for the upcoming holiday festivities or the weeks leading up to them! —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025

The pow wow is free on the opening Friday for students and school personnel that come from all over the region with singers, musicians, storytelling, crafts and food all part of the festivities. —Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025

This year, the label is partnering with Hampton University, Clark Atlanta University, and Alabama State University for immersive activations during their festivities. —Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025

This weekend’s festivities in Denver nonetheless invite comparison, and the common traits are becoming easier to see each week. —Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 17 Oct. 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