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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On Sunday, traders of every nationality were already scouring its labyrinthine International Trade City, colloquially known as simply Yiwu Market, for samples of festive baubles and tinsel.
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—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 2025
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Fans can enjoy a festive atmosphere and even create their ideal basketball court using cutting-edge AI technology.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
On Sunday, traders of every nationality were already scouring its labyrinthine International Trade City, colloquially known as simply Yiwu Market, for samples of festive baubles and tinsel.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
This shift helped to support a general festive culture, as laity found creative ways to fund their local churches.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 Mar. 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 12 Apr. 2025.
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