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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Guests can enjoy immersive and interactive experiences, festive treats, warming fires, and countless photo opportunities.
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Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 15 Nov. 2025
The Selink Plaid Boho Mini Dress is available in a deep blue, green, and subtle yellow color combo that feels festive yet refined.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
As the night stretched on, a festive atmosphere took hold; one table whooped as an erstwhile fastidious bartender joined them for a shot and returned to the counter, high-fiving his colleagues.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Anthropologie just added thousands of new styles to its sale section, including major markdowns on festive attire from dance-ready dresses to shimmery tops.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
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Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 15 Nov. 2025
The Selink Plaid Boho Mini Dress is available in a deep blue, green, and subtle yellow color combo that feels festive yet refined.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
As the night stretched on, a festive atmosphere took hold; one table whooped as an erstwhile fastidious bartender joined them for a shot and returned to the counter, high-fiving his colleagues.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Anthropologie just added thousands of new styles to its sale section, including major markdowns on festive attire from dance-ready dresses to shimmery tops.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 14 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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