Festivity and Jesting

Festivity

Festivity noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: rather than mourn our friend's death we celebrated his life, and his memorial service was more notable for its festivity than its funereal gloom

Jesting and festivity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jesting" instead a noun "Festivity".

Nearby Words: festive, festival, festal, festively

Jesting

Jesting noun - Good-natured teasing or exchanging of clever remarks.
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Synonyms for Jesting

Festivity and jesting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Festivity" instead a noun "Jesting".

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly
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