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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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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Add Ambience with Layered Lighting One way to create a festive ambience is by leaning into lighting.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
These festive farm-to-table meals are conjured using vegetables, tropical fruits, and chocolate grown in the farm below the tree houses and served to guests from all over the world who gather together around big wooden tables.
—Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
Featuring vibrant horse racing designs, these disposable plastic tablecloths protect your tables while adding a festive touch.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 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 10 May. 2025.
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