loveday

/ˈlʌvdɪ/ or /ˈlʊvˌdeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a day or period of great celebration or festivity, especially after a period of hardship or mourning

“The villagers marked the end of the drought with a grand loveday, complete with music, dance, and feasting.”

Synonyms

  • celebration
  • festival

Antonyms

  • funeral
  • mourning