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Thesaurus: feast

A festival; a holiday; a solemn, or more commonly, a joyous, anniversary.

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  1. n. A festival; a holiday; a solemn, or more commonly, a joyous, anniversary.
  2. n. A festive or joyous meal; a grand, ceremonious, or sumptuous entertainment, of which many guests partake; a banquet characterized by tempting variety and abundance of food.
  3. n. That which is partaken of, or shared in, with delight; something highly agreeable; entertainment.
  4. n. To eat sumptuously; to dine or sup on rich provisions, particularly in large companies, and on public festivals.
  5. n. To be highly gratified or delighted.
  6. v. t. To entertain with sumptuous provisions; to treat at the table bountifully; as, he was feasted by the king.
  7. v. t. To delight; to gratify; as, to feast the soul.
  8. n. a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  9. n. something experienced with great delight
  10. n. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
  11. n. an elaborate party (often outdoors)
  12. v. partake in a feast or banquet