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noun liveliness, happiness, or gaiety.He was full of cheer that morning, having just received some very good news from his doctor. See the full entry

noun joyous celebration, or an occasion of feasting and celebration; festival.There is always a lot of festivity in our house at holiday times.The city council is planning a large festivity for the…

noun a place, esp. as the setting of some event.The couple chose a picturesque locale in the mountains for their wedding.Southeastern Turkey is the locale of a famous archaeological discovery. See the…

transitive verb to look at long and thoughtfully.She contemplated each sculpture in turn. intransitive verb to think deeply; ponder; meditate.He needed time to contemplate before making a decision. See the full entry