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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
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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These festive, shareable trays are available at participating restaurants for a limited time for dine-in, carryout, or delivery.
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday is a festive day of indulgence.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
In a press release sharing the news, Chuck Clevenger, associate brand manager at McKee Foods, Little Debbie’s parent company, explained the idea behind the festive new snack launch.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Across the metro, restaurants are infusing their menus with Gulf Coast heat, festive color and the kind of soulful cooking that turns an ordinary meal into a party.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday is a festive day of indulgence.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
In a press release sharing the news, Chuck Clevenger, associate brand manager at McKee Foods, Little Debbie’s parent company, explained the idea behind the festive new snack launch.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Across the metro, restaurants are infusing their menus with Gulf Coast heat, festive color and the kind of soulful cooking that turns an ordinary meal into a party.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
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 20 Feb. 2026.
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