FESTIVALS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word festivals. (close relations)
Definition of FESTIVALS
Best Alternative Words for FESTIVALS
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carnivals | nounn | |||||||
noun • a festival marked by merrymaking and processions • a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment • a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. | ||||||||
celebrations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event • any joyous diversion • the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual | ||||||||
ceremonies | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal event performed on a special occasion • any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way • the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion | ||||||||
commemorations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something • a recognition of meritorious service | ||||||||
events | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that happens at a given place and time • a special set of circumstances • a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | ||||||||
fairs | nounn | |||||||
adjective • free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules • (of a baseball) hit between the foul lines noun • a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc. • gathering of producers to promote business • a competitive exhibition of farm products • a sale of miscellany; often for charity adverb • in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating • without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner adjective satellite • not excessive or extreme • very pleasing to the eye • lacking exceptional quality or ability • attractively feminine • (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections • gained or earned without cheating or stealing • free of clouds or rain • (used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored verb • join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly | ||||||||
feasts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a ceremonial dinner party for many people • something experienced with great delight • a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed • an elaborate party (often outdoors) verb • partake in a feast or banquet • provide a feast or banquet for • gratify | ||||||||
fiestas | nounn | |||||||
noun • an elaborate party (often outdoors) | ||||||||
galas | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a gay festivity | ||||||||
gatherings | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group of persons together in one place • the social act of assembling • the act of gathering something • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching | ||||||||
jamborees | nounn | |||||||
noun • a gay festivity | ||||||||
jubilees | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a special anniversary (or the celebration of it) | ||||||||
parties | nounn | |||||||
noun • an organization to gain political power • a gathering of people for pleasure • a band of people associated temporarily in some activity • an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment • a person involved in legal proceedings verb • have or participate in a party | ||||||||
rites | nounn | |||||||
noun • an established ceremony prescribed by a religion • any customary observance or practice | ||||||||
soirees | nounn | |||||||
noun • a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house) | ||||||||
fete | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elaborate party (often outdoors) • an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) verb • have a celebration |