feast
feast Lexical Profile
feast Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large, elaborate, and sumptuous meal, typically prepared for many people to celebrate a special occasion.
"The hosts prepared a grand feast of roasted meats, fresh bread, and seasonal vegetables for the wedding guests."
An annual religious celebration or festival commemorating a specific event, season, or saint.
"Villagers gathered in the town square to celebrate the annual feast of their patron saint."
An abundant, richly gratifying supply of something pleasurable for the senses or the mind.
"The museum's new Renaissance exhibition is a true feast for the eyes."
• verb
To eat and drink sumptuously and abundantly, or to indulge richly in a particular food.
"After the long hike, we feasted on grilled salmon and roasted potatoes."
To provide someone with a large, sumptuous meal as a guest of honor.
"The local council feasted the visiting delegation at the historic guildhall."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French feste, from Latin festa ('festive days, holidays'), the neuter plural of festus ('festive, joyful, solemn'). It shares its ultimate Latin root with 'festival' and 'festive'.