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Meaning of festal
The primary meaning of the word "festal" is related to festivals or celebrations, often implying a sense of ceremony or ritual.
Etymology of festal
The word "festal" comes from the Old French word "festal", which is derived from the Latin word "festalis", meaning "of or belonging to a feast"
Historically, the term has been used to describe events, clothing, or decorations associated with festivals, feasts, or other celebrations, often with a sense of ritual or ceremony
Synonyms
celebratory
ceremonial
ritual
festive
jubilant
triumphant
ceremonial
ritualistic
sacramental
liturgical
eucharistic
sacramentary
ceremonial
commemorative
celebrative
joyous
cheerful
merry
merrymaking
festive
holiday
gala
carnival
spectacular
pageant
procession
ceremonial
ritual
liturgical
sacramental
Definitions
- Relating to or resembling a festival, especially in being joyful or celebratory
- Used to describe something that is done on or suitable for a festival or special occasion
- Of or relating to a feast or festival, especially a religious one
Usage Examples
- The festal atmosphere of the holiday season was palpable in the streets
- The church was decorated with festal colors and lights for the ceremony
- The choir sang a festal hymn to mark the occasion
Antonyms
somber
mournful
solemn
gloomy
dismal
dreary
melancholy
sad
sorrowful
mournful
funeral
burial
grave
sepulchral
mortuary
funeral
elegiac
lamentable
lamenting
grieving
sorrowing