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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Her after-party look was fun, festive and feathered, and featured a low-cut back.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 June 2025
The inclusion of cubic zirconia helped the company that manufactures those pins avert a 14% tariff, as the item no longer fell under festive article category but got classified as jewelry, Foote subsequently learnt.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 June 2025
When will fans find out the festive schedule is for their teams?
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Most popular on American cruise lines, these magnetic displays have become a playful way to make your space feel more personal and festive.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 June 2025
The inclusion of cubic zirconia helped the company that manufactures those pins avert a 14% tariff, as the item no longer fell under festive article category but got classified as jewelry, Foote subsequently learnt.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 June 2025
When will fans find out the festive schedule is for their teams?
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Most popular on American cruise lines, these magnetic displays have become a playful way to make your space feel more personal and festive.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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