feˈstivəd.ē, fəˈs-, -vətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English festivite, from Middle French festivité, from Latin festivitas, from festivus, adjective + -itas -ity
1. : festival
the Pickwickian Christmas … was mainly a gratuitous festivity — Aldous Huxley
2. : the quality or state of being festive : joyfulness in company (as at a social gathering) : gaiety
hung with banners which give it an air of restrained festivity — Kay Fuller
3. : festive activity : rejoicing , merrymaking
general festivity is to follow the parade
— often used in plural
the festivities end with a fireworks display