Plural of festivity
regular plural
The plural of festivity is festivities.
Forms of festivity
| Singular | festivity /fɛˈstɪvəti/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | festivities |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Festivities in a sentence
- The real reason for these subdued responses was the fact that the audience knew it would be a fight to the finish; they were saving their screams for the posedown festivities to come.1988, Steve Holman, “Christian Conquers Columbus”, in Ironman, 47 (6): 28-34
- The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.From the entry excite
- Four days of festivities to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee are scheduled for June.2022 February 6, Mark Landler, “Queen Elizabeth, anchor in a storm-tossed Britain, marks 70-year reign”, in The New York Times, New York…. From the entry jubilee
- While the final festivities were bittersweet, David and Lisa insisted on a party rather than a funeral.2020 January 16, Diana Hubbell, “Bittersweet Berlin goodbye as Clärchens Ballhaus faces uncertain future”, in The Guardian, →ISSN. From the entry bittersweet
- Here, as at Yung Shue Wan, the land and boat-people were equally prominent in the festivities.2020, Patrick H. Hase, “A Small Island in the Midst of the Sea: The History of Lamma Island”, in Settlement, Life, and Politics…. From the entry South Lamma
Meaning of festivity
- noun A festival or similar celebration.
- noun An experience or expression of celebratory feeling, merriment, gaiety.
Questions about the plural of festivity
- What is the plural of festivity?
- The plural of festivity is festivities.
- Is festivity countable?
- Festivity is a countable and uncountable noun.
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