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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
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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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
And Biltmore Estate goes above and beyond on the festive front.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
These under-$30 advent calendars pack plenty of festive fun.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
During the two-hour outing, passengers are treated to hot cocoa, cookies, festive lights, and visits from Santa.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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