farandole

/færændɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

a lively and noisy dance or procession, typically in the south of France, characterized by a lot of movement and color

“The tourists joined in the farandole, dancing through the streets of Nice.”

2. noun

a lively and noisy festive or celebratory atmosphere

“The farandole of music and laughter filled the room at the wedding reception.”

Synonyms

  • celebration
  • festival

Antonyms

  • melancholy
  • somberness