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: of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
a festive occasion
The house looks festive during the holidays.
festively
adverb
festiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of festive in a Sentence
The house looks very festive during the holidays.
She was in a festive mood.
The reunion will be a festive occasion.
Recent Examples on the Web
The festive event includes dinner, drinks and dancing amid some of Christmas in the Park’s holiday displays, with the Hitmen providing the musical entertainment.
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Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
The day after the festive night out, the birthday girl shared a series of pictures and videos from the gathering on her Instagram Stories, including a glimpse of huge cakes decorated with pictures of her.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
Turning to drag queens and kings, talented performers who are good at drawing a crowd and creating a festive environment, seemed like an obvious way to get the LGBTQ community and its allies back out.
—Raef Harrison, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Kansas City Pride Ride and City Market Jam Friday, June 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
City Market
Celebrate Pride in the River Market with this festive streetcar concert with swing dancing and roller skating demonstrations in the City Market.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
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Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
The day after the festive night out, the birthday girl shared a series of pictures and videos from the gathering on her Instagram Stories, including a glimpse of huge cakes decorated with pictures of her.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
Turning to drag queens and kings, talented performers who are good at drawing a crowd and creating a festive environment, seemed like an obvious way to get the LGBTQ community and its allies back out.
—Raef Harrison, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
Kansas City Pride Ride and City Market Jam Friday, June 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
City Market
Celebrate Pride in the River Market with this festive streetcar concert with swing dancing and roller skating demonstrations in the City Market.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festive. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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