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Meaning of fete
A festive celebration or party, typically for a special occasion.
Etymology of fete
The word 'fete originates from the Old French word 'feste', meaning 'feast day' or 'festival', which is derived from the Latin 'festus', meaning 'festive', 'joyful', or 'merry'.
Historically, the term 'fete' was used to describe a range of celebratory events, from royal court festivals to rural harvest festivals.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A festive celebration or party, typically for a special occasion
- A large, organized, and often formal event, such as a wedding or a birthday celebration
- A day or period of celebration or festivity, especially one marking an important date or event
Usage Examples
- The village held a fete to celebrate the start of summer with music, and dancing.
- The charity organized a fete to raise funds for the local children's hospital.
- The couple's wedding was a grand fete with hundreds of guests and a lavish reception.
Antonyms
mourning
funeral
wake
bereavement
solemnity
gloominess
somberness
sorrow
melancholy
sadness
sorrowfulness
despair
despondency
hopelessness
desolation
isolation
loneliness
seclusion
solitude
quietness
stillness
silence