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festally

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈfɛstəli/

KK: /ˈfɛstəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to a festival or celebration, often joyful and lively.


Example

The town was decorated festally for the annual carnival, with colorful banners and lights everywhere.


Conversation
Sloth A
Are you excited about the festival this weekend?
Sloth B
Absolutely! I love how everyone celebrates so festally.
Sloth A
Me too! It really lifts everyone's spirits, doesn't it?
Sloth B
Definitely! It's always a great time to enjoy together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
joyfully
cheerfully
happily
Antonyms
sadly
sorrowfully
mournfully
Root Explanation

Festally → It is formed from "fest" (from Latin "festivus", meaning festive or related to a feast) and "-ally" (meaning in a manner of). The word "festally" means in a festive manner or relating to a feast.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fest' as relating to a feast or celebration, and remember that 'festally' describes doing something in a festive way.

Visually Confused Words
forestall
bestially
stalely
mesally
fatally
ectally
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