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festival Synonyms

Another word for festival

Choosing another word for festival depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A day or period of celebration, typically one held annually for religious, cultural, or historical reasons and marked by feasting, ceremonies, or public gatherings.

Usage Example

"Families across the country gather each autumn to celebrate the traditional harvest celebration."

Strongest
celebration
feast
Strong
fiesta
holiday
carnival
fete
jubilee
gala
fair
Weak
jamboree

• noun (Context 2)

An organized series of concerts, plays, films, or other artistic performances held periodically in a particular place.

Usage Example

"The independent documentary won top honors at the international film fete in Toronto."

Strong
fete
gala
extravaganza
jamboree
Weak
fair
exposition

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a feast or public celebration.

Usage Example

"The villagers wore traditional festive attire during the annual harvest parade."

Strongest
festive
celebratory
Strong
festal
gala
convivial
Weak
jovial

Opposites of festival

The opposite of festival shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

somber
mournful
solemn
funereal
lugubrious
See all opposites of festival

• Nearby Words

fess
fest
fester
festival
festivalgoer
festive
festively

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Festival. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/festival
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