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Meaning of festival
A festival is an event, typically a public one, that is staged to celebrate a particular occasion.
Etymology of festival
The word 'festival' can be traced back to the mid-15th century, from Old French 'festival' derived from Latin 'festivus' meaning 'joyful, festive, or celebratory' and 'festum' meaning 'feast-day' or 'holiday', from 'feriae' meaning 'holidays', or 'festus' meaning 'joyful, or merry'
Synonyms
celebration
party
gala
fair
fete
carnival
jubilee
revelry
festivity
holiday
observance
commemoration
ceremony
pageant
spectacle
extravaganza
parade
procession
gala event
feast
gathering
convention
exposition
jubilation
merrymaking
revel
carousal
binge
saturnalia
shindig
bash
soiree
bash
entertainment
amusement
recreation
diversion
festivities
jamboree
fiesta
shivaree
fest
hoedown
jollification
Definitions
- A series of performances, competitions, or other events, typically staged over several days, to celebrate a particular occasion or interest
- An organized series of concert, or other cultural events, typically taking place over several days
- A day or period of celebration, typically for a specific occasion
Usage Examples
- The city hosts a festival every summer to celebrate its founding
- The music festival featured a diverse lineup of local and national acts
- The film festival showcased the work of emerging filmmakers from around the world
Antonyms
solitude
isolation
loneliness
seclusion
confinement
gloom
melancholy
sorrow
sadness
despair
despondency
hopelessness
desolation
bleakness
dreariness
tedium
monotony
dullness
tediousness
uneventfulness
flatness