Meaning: joyful celebration or merrymaking
Hindi: उत्सव / जश्न
Synonyms: celebration, merriment, revelry, jubilation
Antonyms: mourning, gloom
Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2019 T-1
festivity in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: FESTIVITY
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Celebration
Festivity means joyful celebration, especially marking a special occasion.
Thus its closest synonym among the options is "Celebration".
Silence, Argument and Disappointment have meanings opposite to festivity.
Examples from the daily editorials
- “The festivity of Durga Puja attracts millions every year.”
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festivity – questions
What is the meaning of festivity in Hindi?
festivity means “उत्सव / जश्न” in Hindi. In English: joyful celebration or merrymaking
What are the synonyms of festivity?
Synonyms of festivity: celebration, merriment, revelry, jubilation.
What is the opposite of festivity?
Antonyms of festivity: mourning, gloom.
Has festivity been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – festivity has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.