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festive

[ˈfɛstɪv]

festive Definition

  • 1having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion
  • 2related to or typical of a festival or holiday

Using festive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "festive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The house was decorated with festive lights for the holidays.

  • Example

    The atmosphere was very festive with music and dancing.

  • Example

    Everyone was in a festive mood at the party.

  • Example

    The town had a festive parade to celebrate the new year.

festive Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for festive

Phrases with festive

  • the period of time around Christmas and New Year's Eve when people celebrate and exchange gifts

    Example

    The festive season is a busy time for retailers.

  • clothing that is appropriate for a party or celebration

    Example

    The invitation said to wear festive attire, so I wore my sparkly dress.

  • the feeling of excitement and joy that people have during a festival or holiday

    Example

    The festive spirit was contagious, and everyone was smiling and laughing.

Origins of festive

from Latin 'festivus', meaning 'festive, joyous'

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Summary: festive in Brief

The term 'festive' [ˈfɛstɪv] refers to happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion. It can describe an atmosphere or mood, as in 'Everyone was in a festive mood at the party,' or clothing, as in 'The invitation said to wear festive attire.' 'Festive' also extends to phrases like 'festive season,' referring to the period around Christmas and New Year's Eve, and 'festive spirit,' denoting the feeling of excitement and joy during a festival or holiday.

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