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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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
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—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
Save on this popular armchair with a 360-degree swivel and this giftable throw blanket with a festive holiday print.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Available in several festive patterns that are up to 57 percent off, these luxurious slip-ons also make a fantastic gift.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
Choosing safer plants, securing the tree and keeping tempting items out of reach can help ensure the season stays festive for everyone, including the four-legged members of the family.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 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 6 Dec. 2025.
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