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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Top the drink with frozen grapes, gummy worms, or a spring of fresh mint for a festive Halloween drink idea.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Third Thursdays bring the festive Art Walk, when the district bursts with local art, live music, and technicolor vibes.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
The group can also be seen doing a festive champagne spray outside while wearing matching floral-print loungewear sets.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
For added flavor and a festive feel, add a colorful topping of raspberry jam, raspberries, and blueberries.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Third Thursdays bring the festive Art Walk, when the district bursts with local art, live music, and technicolor vibes.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
The group can also be seen doing a festive champagne spray outside while wearing matching floral-print loungewear sets.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
For added flavor and a festive feel, add a colorful topping of raspberry jam, raspberries, and blueberries.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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