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Definition of festive
festively
adverbfestiveness
nounExplore Merriam-Webster
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.
Recent Examples of festive from the Web
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The couple threw on some festive American flag jammies, while others like William Shatner and Mark Ruffalo offered simple tweets in honor of the big day.
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Courtesy of Francis Ford Coppola Winery While there are a slew of them out there, Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s Sofia Mini Blanc de Blancs 4-pack wins for its festive looks and individual, teeny bendy straws.
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In front of a festive holiday weekend crowd at Rentschler Field, which totaled 28,494, a young American team, missing many of its big-name stars, seized the chance against a familiar World Cup rival in a competitive exhibition.
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For festive, stick with an outfit that could realistically work for any dress code short of black tie.
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On Friday night enjoy rides, music, food and a general festive atmosphere.
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Festive photo backdrops scattered throughout the space gave attendees plenty of Insta and Boomerang photo ops.
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Southern chic options for lighting, upholstery, linens, and tableware are plentiful, as are gifts like candles, Alabama/Auburn throw pillows, and festive lake-themed signs.
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AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com The annual Leadership Blue fundraiser, held at the Diplomat Beach Resort, gave Florida Democrats their first chance to regroup in a festive environment since Trump won the state last November.
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Origin and Etymology of festive
Latin festivus, from festum
FESTIVE Defined for English Language Learners
festive
playDefinition of festive for English Language Learners
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: cheerful and exciting : suited to a celebration or holiday
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: of or relating to Christmas
FESTIVE Defined for Kids
festive
playDefinition of festive for Students
1 : having to do with a feast or festival
2 : very merry and joyful festive decorations
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