festive

adjective

fes·tive | \ ˈfe-stiv

Definition of festive

1 : of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival a festive occasion The house looks festive during the holidays.

2 : joyful, gay a festive mood

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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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Consider a dress with the same vibe: traditional, perhaps, but also celebratory, festive, and fun. — Julie Sabatino, Glamour, "18 Black Dresses (Yes, Black!) You Can Wear as a Wedding Guest," 16 May 2019 Those countries are among several of the more festive standouts in jerseys for the global soccer showcase, with loads of sentimental touches in the designs of the 32 teams. — Leanne Italie, chicagotribune.com, "Nigeria's bright, trippy uniforms a hit among World Cup uniforms," 12 June 2018 Getty ImagesRich Fury The holiday season means a bunch of parties—some of which will be fun and festive, some of which will be boring social requirements. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Jenna Dewan Wore the Most Festive Outfit to Steve Kazee's "Love Actually Live"," 13 Dec. 2018 Small touches like festive dish towels make a big impact in a compact space. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "How to decorate your RV for the holidays," 6 Dec. 2018 Here, Kendall Jenner snapped a festive Christmas photo featuring a pitcher, tea kettles, and canisters from the collection. — Sarah Yang, ELLE Decor, "Our Favorite Home Decor Cameos," 7 Mar. 2014 Despite the harrowing circumstances—a finite supply of food, limited cellphone service, cramped quarters, and a dreary winter landscape on all sides—the atmosphere in the train has been surprisingly festive, reports CNN. — Sam Blum, Popular Mechanics, "Amtrak Train with 183 People On Board Has Been Stranded in Oregon Snow for 36 Hours," 26 Feb. 2019 And with each autumn season, even more deliciously festive — and sometimes peculiar — items seem to pop up on the market. — Suzannah Weiss, Teen Vogue, "10 Pumpkin Spice Flavored Foods," 19 Oct. 2018 And over the festive season, the Kylie Cosmetics founder has worn several exceedingly sparkly, super-tight, naked, and Britney-inspired looks, while continuing to embrace her love of perspex and transparent footwear. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kylie Jenner Wears Sparkly $1,640 Sandals, a Revealing Black Trench Coat, & Nothing Else," 29 Dec. 2018

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