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festivity Antonyms

Opposite of festivity

Pinning down the opposite of festivity requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The celebration of something in a joyful and exuberant way; a lively, celebratory atmosphere or mood.

Usage Example

"A spirit of gloom filled the town square as families gathered for the annual harvest fair."

Strongest
gloom
Strong
solemnity
mourning
sorrow
somberness
melancholy

Similar words to festivity

Words similar to festivity shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

celebration
merriment
jollity
revelry
party
festival
gaiety
conviviality
See all synonyms of festivity

• Nearby Words

festive
festively
festiveness
festivity
festoon
fetal
fetch

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Festivity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/festivity
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