as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
we arrived at the Christmas party to find everyone already in a festive mood, perhaps owing in part to the punch
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Recent Examples of festive
The slush float includes layers of DQ Cherry Misty slush, soft serve ice cream and blue raspberry Misty slush with festive star sprinkles, the company said.
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Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
Serve in Mason jars for a festive touch.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Inside, not an inch of space goes to waste—you’ll find everything from festive pickleball paddles to cute stationery supplies packed onto the shelves.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Bows While the idea of adding a bow to your front door during the holiday season (or any time of year) may seem like a festive touch, Baum isn't a fan of front doors wrapped in ribbon.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
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Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
Serve in Mason jars for a festive touch.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Inside, not an inch of space goes to waste—you’ll find everything from festive pickleball paddles to cute stationery supplies packed onto the shelves.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Bows While the idea of adding a bow to your front door during the holiday season (or any time of year) may seem like a festive touch, Baum isn't a fan of front doors wrapped in ribbon.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for festive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for festive
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Like most people, Sarnoski grew up with the light hearted stories of Robin Hood and his merry men.
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Our leads will be abandoning the mean streets of New York City for merry old London.
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The problem was that plenty of officials from both the government and national association wanted in on the glory, piggy-backing on the team for a jolly trip to the World Cup.
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The Tar Heels went three-up, three-down in the sixth, but the next inning Gallaher and his teammates were having a jolly time on a clear and cool evening at Charles Schwab Field.
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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festive. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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