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festivity

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/fɛˈstɪvɪti/ · fes-tiv-i-ty

A joyful celebration or occasion marked by festivities.

Meanings

nounformal

A joyful celebration or occasion marked by festivities.

خوشی کا جشن یا موقع جس پر جشن منایا جاتا ہے۔

جشن

Jashn

Synonyms

celebrationfestivaleventجشنتہوارمیلہ

Antonyms

sorrowmourningsadnessغمسوگاداسی

Common Collocations

  • festival celebration
  • cultural festivity
  • annual festivity

Example Sentences

The town prepared for the annual festivity with great enthusiasm.

شہر نے سالانہ جشن کے لئے زور وشور سے تیاری کی۔

Shehar ne saalana jashn ke liye zor-o-shor se tayyari ki.

Festivities include music, dancing, and delicious food.

جشن میں موسیقی، رقص، اور لذیذ خوراک شامل ہوتی ہیں۔

Jashn mein moseqi, raqs, aur lazeez khorak shamil hoti hain.

During the holidays, family and friends gather to share in the festivity.

چھٹیوں کے دوران، خاندان اور دوست مل کر جشن مناتے ہیں۔

Chuttiyon ke doran, khandan aur dost mil kar jashn manate hain.

Easily Confused With

festivity vs festivity:While 'festivity' refers to the act of celebration itself, 'festival' denotes a specific event or occasion of festivity.

Word Family

festive
adjectiveخوشی مندانہ
festival
nounمیلہ
celebrate
verbجشن منانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'festivity' as a festival of joy.

Imagine a colorful festival with lights, decorations, and happy people celebrating.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوشی کا ہر لمحہ بھرپُور ہو،

Khushi ka har lamha bharpoor ho,

Let every moment of joy be full and abundant,

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جشن کا چراغ کبھی بجھتا نہیں،

Jashn ka chiraagh kabhi bujhta nahi,

The lamp of celebration never extinguishes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "festivitas" — celebration, festivity

First known use: 15th century

The word 'festivity' comes from the Latin word 'festivitas', which referred to the joyousness associated with celebrations and festivals.