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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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Many people celebrate Christmas in July by partaking in festive meals, watching Christmas movies and shopping.
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Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
Dump contents into a festive glass and pack in as much more ice as will fit.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Laughing Dragon Studios recently grabbed a skateboard for a Tony Hawk toon, and now the Canadian production house has switched focus to the festive season.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 July 2024
Choose from two colors (a neutral gray or a festive pink) and pick between little and big kid sizing.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 July 2024
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Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
Dump contents into a festive glass and pack in as much more ice as will fit.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Laughing Dragon Studios recently grabbed a skateboard for a Tony Hawk toon, and now the Canadian production house has switched focus to the festive season.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 July 2024
Choose from two colors (a neutral gray or a festive pink) and pick between little and big kid sizing.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 July 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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