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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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On this day families gather for festive meals, and the young seek blessings from their elders.
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Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
The Confetti Dot, in cheerful red or navy, is a festive favorite and a go-to gift.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Items such as a plastic tablecloth and small plates or napkins can also be added to create a festive celebration.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
And when in doubt, reach for a new Chanel pump, whether in festive animal print or a chic two-toned black-and-white.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
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Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
The Confetti Dot, in cheerful red or navy, is a festive favorite and a go-to gift.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Items such as a plastic tablecloth and small plates or napkins can also be added to create a festive celebration.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
And when in doubt, reach for a new Chanel pump, whether in festive animal print or a chic two-toned black-and-white.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.
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