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fes·tiv·i·ty — /ˈfɛˈstıvəti/ noun, pl ties 1 [noncount] : celebration and enjoyment The decorations give the hall an air of festivity. 2 festivities [plural] : enjoyable activities at the time of a holiday or other special occasion : festive activities The… … Useful english dictionary
tiv — ab·sorp·tiv·i·ty; ac·tiv·ism; ac·tiv·i·ty; ac·tiv·ize; ad·di·tiv·i·ty; ad·jec·tiv·ize; af·fec·tiv·i·ty; al·ter·na·tiv·i·ty; ca·pac·i·tiv·i·ty; cap·tiv·i·ty; cog·ni·tiv·ism; cog·ni·tiv·ist; col·lec·tiv·ism; col·lec·tiv·i·ty; col·lec·tiv·ize;… … English syllables
fes — con·fes·sant; con·fes·sar·i·us; con·fes·sio; con·fes·sion; con·fes·sion·al·ism; con·fes·sion·ist; con·fes·sor; dis·in·fes·tant; dis·in·fes·tor; fes·cen·nine; fes·ta; fes·tal; fes·ti·na·tion; fes·ti·no; fes·tive; fes·tiv·i·ty; fes·ti·vous;… … English syllables
festivity — fes·tiv·i·ty … English syllables
festivity — fes|tiv|i|ty [feˈstıvıti] n 1.) festivities [plural] things such as drinking, eating, or dancing that are done to celebrate a special occasion ▪ The festivities started with a procession through the town. 2.) [U] a happy feeling that exists when… … Dictionary of contemporary English
festivity — fes|tiv|i|ty [ fe stıvəti ] noun uncount a happy feeling that people get when they celebrate a special event: There was a wonderful air of festivity in the whole neighborhood. a. festivities plural lively and enjoyable celebration: Festivities… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
festivity — fes•tiv•i•ty [[t]fɛˈstɪv ɪ ti[/t]] n. pl. ties 1) a festive celebration or occasion 2) festivities, festive events or activities 3) festive character or quality • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME (< OF) < L … From formal English to slang
Festivities — Festivity Fes*tiv i*ty, n.; pl. {Festivities}. [L. festivitas: cf. F. festivit[ e].] 1. The condition of being festive; social joy or exhilaration of spirits at an entertaintment; joyfulness; gayety. [1913 Webster] The unrestrained festivity of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Festivity — Fes*tiv i*ty, n.; pl. {Festivities}. [L. festivitas: cf. F. festivit[ e].] 1. The condition of being festive; social joy or exhilaration of spirits at an entertaintment; joyfulness; gayety. [1913 Webster] The unrestrained festivity of the rustic… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Infestivity — In fes*tiv i*ty, n. Lack of festivity, cheerfulness, or mirth; dullness; cheerlessness. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
