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
Though most of the weeklong festival's events take place on Tortola, Jost Van Dyke is always packed with attendees and participants looking to unwind before and after the main event, giving the island a festive vibe all week.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
But El Tenampa definitely is in a festive mood.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
Holiday Tea during the festive winter season is especially popular, so plan accordingly.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
For families From age-appropriate gifts in the bedrooms to childcare provided during the festive celebratory dinners and half-price lunches at the hotel, children are very much part of the landscape of the hotel, although the Spa is a child-free zone for those under 16.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
But El Tenampa definitely is in a festive mood.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
Holiday Tea during the festive winter season is especially popular, so plan accordingly.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
For families From age-appropriate gifts in the bedrooms to childcare provided during the festive celebratory dinners and half-price lunches at the hotel, children are very much part of the landscape of the hotel, although the Spa is a child-free zone for those under 16.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festive
Adjective
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Using Too Many Small Bins The more bins, the merrier?—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mau's reckless band of merry men inevitably leave a trail of bodies in their wake, leading police captain Brander Lawson (Wagner Moura) to investigate the criminal takeover of Janix.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, even for me there were still some jolly moments.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Vivacious Mars dances with jolly Jupiter, energizing your 6th House of Practice and your 10th House of Ambition.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In recent years, Grohl has been in the news for less cheerful reasons.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just take a look at how this fence mural by Sarah Murphy adds a cheerful pop of color to this outdoor space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festive. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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