festiveness
Translation
festiveness, cheerfulness
Examples
The decorations added to the festiveness of the room.
The decorations added to the festiveness of the room.
Grammar Patterns
((the festiveness of sth.)) the festive quality of (sth.) The festiveness of the holiday season is contagious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cheerfulness, gaiety, merriment
Etymology
From 'festive' + '-ness' (a suffix indicating a state or quality). 'Festive' comes from Latin 'festivus', meaning 'joyful, merry'.
Memory Tips
Think of the '-ness' of being at a 'fest' (festival). It's the feeling or atmosphere of a festival.