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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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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Old hardcover books with red covers or gold edges add a festive touch to any vignette.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
For a super festive mix-and-match style, incorporate tons of hearts, dots, swirls, and stars using shades of pink, red, and white.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Old hardcover books with red covers or gold edges add a festive touch to any vignette.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
For a super festive mix-and-match style, incorporate tons of hearts, dots, swirls, and stars using shades of pink, red, and white.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
The list includes affordable gems from premium brands, like a festive red-and-pink Kate Spade oven mitt set.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
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 4 Feb. 2026.
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