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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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Likewise, the festive Seder comes to teach many lessons about labor and reward.
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Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Both will feel at home and have large South Florida fan followings, which will make for a festive atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The San Diego Wave and their fans deserved every second of the festive Friday morning that played out at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the Phillies' Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park, there's a festive atmosphere at Victus Sports.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Both will feel at home and have large South Florida fan followings, which will make for a festive atmosphere at Hard Rock Stadium.
—Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
The San Diego Wave and their fans deserved every second of the festive Friday morning that played out at Snapdragon Stadium.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the Phillies' Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park, there's a festive atmosphere at Victus Sports.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 26 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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