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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PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Jews then partake in a festive after-fast meal, turning the evening into a yom tov (festival).
—Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The pumpkin stencil design is stitched onto plush, white fabric, creating a festive look that’s easy to add to your existing decor without overwhelming the space.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
For more of Anthropologie’s festive plaid decor, check out the rest of our favorites below that are trending this year.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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