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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The orange accent adds a subtle citrus note, elevating the dark, rich cocktail into something that feels festive.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
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But instead of expecting the usual uptick in revenue that the festive period brings retailers, industry experts are predicting that consumers will likely take a more cautious approach to shopping than usual, due to economic uncertainty, rising costs, and inflation.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The orange accent adds a subtle citrus note, elevating the dark, rich cocktail into something that feels festive.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
This lineup of alcohol-free drinks—okay, fine, mocktail recipes—offers a vibrant, inventive way to craft festive zero-proof beverages.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But instead of expecting the usual uptick in revenue that the festive period brings retailers, industry experts are predicting that consumers will likely take a more cautious approach to shopping than usual, due to economic uncertainty, rising costs, and inflation.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 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 25 Oct. 2025.
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