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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
Mama would surely approve of its subtle yet festive colorway and thickened stainless steel edges.
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Grace Smith, Southern Living, 23 June 2024
This liner is the perfect balance of elegance and trendiness, ensuring your lip art stays put through every festive feast and kiss.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
Pilgrims then return to Mina for three days, coinciding with the festive Eid al-Adha holiday, when financially able Muslims around the world slaughter livestock and distribute the meat to poor people.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2024
Explore the detailed findings here to see the breadth of options that drew travelers during the festive season.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
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Grace Smith, Southern Living, 23 June 2024
This liner is the perfect balance of elegance and trendiness, ensuring your lip art stays put through every festive feast and kiss.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
Pilgrims then return to Mina for three days, coinciding with the festive Eid al-Adha holiday, when financially able Muslims around the world slaughter livestock and distribute the meat to poor people.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2024
Explore the detailed findings here to see the breadth of options that drew travelers during the festive season.
—Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 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 4 Jul. 2024.
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