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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Three pools, a game room, and festive nightly entertainment round out the scene.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Some of my favorite finds include a stackable set of yarn pumpkins, a cozy throw blanket, a festive dinnerware set, and a beautiful wreath.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
If the typical harvest color palette is not your style, there’s finally a solution to finding festive fall decor that’s not orange.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to pumpkins flanking your front door, an autumnal wreath is a great low-lift way to add a festive touch to your porch or entryway.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Some of my favorite finds include a stackable set of yarn pumpkins, a cozy throw blanket, a festive dinnerware set, and a beautiful wreath.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
If the typical harvest color palette is not your style, there’s finally a solution to finding festive fall decor that’s not orange.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
In addition to pumpkins flanking your front door, an autumnal wreath is a great low-lift way to add a festive touch to your porch or entryway.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.
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