英语词汇“festivity”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

1 (noun) in the sense of merrymaking

There was a general air of festivity and abandon.

Synonyms

merrymaking

fun

You still have time to join in the fun.

pleasure

amusement

It's unacceptable to keep animals confined for our amusement.

mirth

That caused considerable mirth amongst the pupils.

gaiety (old-fashioned)

The mood was one of laughter and gaiety.

merriment

He jokes and ad-libs, to the general merriment of the audience.

revelry

The sounds of revelry are getting louder.

conviviality

I love the conviviality of these little canal-side pubs.

joviality

joyfulness

jollification (old-fashioned)

sport

Had themselves a bit of sport first, didn't they?

2 (noun) in the sense of celebration

Definition

happy celebration

The festivities included a firework display.

Synonyms

celebration

There was a celebration in our house that night.

party

We threw a huge birthday party.

festival

The Festival will provide spectacles like river pageants.

entertainment

rave (British, slang)

an all-night rave

beano (British, slang)

fun and games

rave-up (British, slang)

jollification (old-fashioned)

festive event

carousal (old-fashioned)

festive proceedings

hooley or hoolie mainly Irish, New Zealand)

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释义	Trends of festivity View usage for: festivity (festɪvɪti) Word forms: plural festivities 1. uncountable noun Festivity is the celebration of something in a happy way. There was a general air of festivity and abandon. Synonyms: merrymaking, fun, pleasure, amusement More Synonyms of festivity 2. countable noun [usually plural] Festivities are events that are organized in order to celebrate something. The festivities included a huge display of fireworks. Synonyms: celebration, party, festival, entertainment More Synonyms of festivity festivity in British English (fɛsˈtɪvɪtɪ) nounWord forms: plural -ties 1. merriment characteristic of a festival, party, etc 2. any festival or other celebration 3. (plural) festive proceedings; celebrations festivity in American English (fɛsˈtɪvəti) nounWord forms: plural fesˈtivities 1. merrymaking; gaiety; joyful celebration 2. a. a festival b. [pl.] festive proceedings; things done in celebration Word origin ME festivite < OFr < L festivus: see festive Examples of 'festivity' in a sentence festivity The lags got day release to enjoy festivities with family and friends. The Sun (2016) After all, how lucky are you to enjoy such fantastic festivities. The Sun (2017) The regime warned that anyone arrested tonight will be locked up throughout the new year festivities. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Liverpool is in the middle of two years of festivities. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It features families who filmed their festivities last year. The Sun (2013) Carnival associations were considering last night whether to call off festivities for this year. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Wulfgar leaned back in his chair enjoying the festivities and entertainment. Kathleen E. Woodiwiss THE WOLF AND THE DOVE We hope they can now enjoy the festivities. The Sun (2015) It was a touching story of a hare rousing a sleepy bear to enjoy snowy festivities. Times, Sunday Times (2014) What will this year 's festivities bring? The Sun (2016) Watch this space for next year 's festivities. Times, Sunday Times (2009) But this year sees festivities, too. Times, Sunday Times (2014) But in recent years, festivities have spread across the country. Christianity Today (2000) Free festivities include live bands, food stalls and street actors. The Sun (2012) The festivities will begin with an informal dinner at a restaurant on Thursday. Times, Sunday Times (2011) What could be better than being out in the open air miles from anywhere, enjoying the festivities? The Sun (2011) I wish all these wedding festivities were well over. Elizabeth Gaskell Wives and Daughters (1864) Here's how to enjoy the festivities without all that washing-up. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The town is considering dropping the Conservative leader from this year 's festivities because he is too expensive. Times, Sunday Times (2013) You're so good with people today and clear up any kind of misunderstanding - and then get on with enjoying all the festivities. The Sun (2010) I hope one or both of those can pay for your New Year festivities. The Sun (2013) In other languages festivity British English: festivity NOUN Festivity is the celebration of something in a happy way. There was a general air of festivity and abandon. American English: festivity Brazilian Portuguese: festividade Chinese: 欢庆 European Spanish: festividad French: fête German: Feststimmung Italian: festività Japanese: お祭り騒ぎ Korean: 축제 European Portuguese: festividade Latin American Spanish: festividad 1 (noun) in the sense of merrymaking There was a general air of festivity and abandon. Synonyms merrymaking fun You still have time to join in the fun. pleasure amusement It's unacceptable to keep animals confined for our amusement. mirth That caused considerable mirth amongst the pupils. gaiety (old-fashioned) The mood was one of laughter and gaiety. merriment He jokes and ad-libs, to the general merriment of the audience. revelry The sounds of revelry are getting louder. conviviality I love the conviviality of these little canal-side pubs. joviality joyfulness jollification (old-fashioned) sport Had themselves a bit of sport first, didn't they? 2 (noun) in the sense of celebration Definition happy celebration The festivities included a firework display. Synonyms celebration There was a celebration in our house that night. party We threw a huge birthday party. festival The Festival will provide spectacles like river pageants. entertainment rave (British, slang) an all-night rave beano (British, slang) fun and games rave-up (British, slang) jollification (old-fashioned) festive event carousal (old-fashioned) festive proceedings hooley or hoolie mainly Irish, New Zealand) Additional synonyms in the sense of amusement It's unacceptable to keep animals confined for our amusement. Synonyms diversion, interest, sport, pleasing, fun, pleasure, recreation, entertainment, gratification, jollies (slang) in the sense of conviviality I love the conviviality of these little canal-side pubs. Synonyms sociability, cheer, festivity, gaiety, bonhomie, jollity, liveliness, cordiality, geniality, joviality, good fellowship, merrymaking, jollification in the sense of festival Definition an organized series of special events and performances The Festival will provide spectacles like river pageants. Synonyms celebration, fair, carnival, gala, treat, fête, entertainment, jubilee, fiesta, festivities, jamboree, mela, -fest, field day Nearby words of festivity festering festival festive festivity festoon fetch fetch up Synonyms of 'festivity' festivity Explore 'festivity' in the dictionary
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