festiveness
Translation
festiveness, celebratory atmosphere
Examples
The decorations added to the festiveness of the occasion.
The decorations added to the festiveness of the occasion.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) the quality of being festive The decorations added to the festiveness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cheerfulness, gaiety, joviality
Etymology
From 'festive' + '-ness' (a suffix forming nouns indicating a state or quality).
Memory Tips
The '-ness' suffix turns the adjective 'festive' (the feeling) into a noun 'festiveness' (the state of being festive).