1
: of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
a festive occasion
The house looks festive during the holidays.
festively
adverb
festiveness
noun
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.
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Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
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Since the holiday falls in a winter month, this is a popular, festive look for dog sweaters.
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Nancy Gibbs, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
What To Know Timed just over two weeks before Halloween, Dunkin's seasonal menu aims to boost the festive spirit for fans and bring fresh options for celebrations, parties, and gatherings.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Since the holiday falls in a winter month, this is a popular, festive look for dog sweaters.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The two-part series will screen during the festive period this year on BBC One and iPlayer, ahead of the format celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for festive
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festive. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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