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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Soft gingerbread cookies with a sugary crunch in festive fall packaging
Club Pack Brownie Pumpkins: Fall-favorite Little Debbie Brownie Pumpkins will be available in a convenient 20-count Club Pack format.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
The Christmas showcase marks the first-ever live holiday shows in the United States for the British singer, who's led festive tours — including 2023's Christmas with Love Tour — through Europe.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 29 July 2025
There was nothing festive about their 10th loss in 12 games to continue what’s been a sudden and unexpected fall to the fringes of contention.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Some favorites include the festive Americana Flag Quilt, the Hawthorn Striped Duvet Cover, and the Regan Handcrafted Reversible Quilt—all of which are less than $150.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
The Christmas showcase marks the first-ever live holiday shows in the United States for the British singer, who's led festive tours — including 2023's Christmas with Love Tour — through Europe.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 29 July 2025
There was nothing festive about their 10th loss in 12 games to continue what’s been a sudden and unexpected fall to the fringes of contention.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Some favorites include the festive Americana Flag Quilt, the Hawthorn Striped Duvet Cover, and the Regan Handcrafted Reversible Quilt—all of which are less than $150.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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