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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
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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 cobalt blue, ruby red, and emerald green are gorgeous for a festive Christmas tablescape, while pink, green, and purple are perfect for a spring occasion or Easter.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
This year, over 300 restaurants will offer the brand’s signature one-day-only Valentine's Day dinner featuring a hostess stand, reserved seating, tableside service, festive decor, and more (think: romantic playlists).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The counter-argument would also be that, given their festive form has propelled Newcastle into fifth, which may be enough for a Champions League slot, and with Sven Botman now back from long-term injury, there is no absolute need to significantly reinforce now.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Sides for the faux festive meal included baked potatoes, green beans, and a dab of margarine.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
This year, over 300 restaurants will offer the brand’s signature one-day-only Valentine's Day dinner featuring a hostess stand, reserved seating, tableside service, festive decor, and more (think: romantic playlists).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The counter-argument would also be that, given their festive form has propelled Newcastle into fifth, which may be enough for a Champions League slot, and with Sven Botman now back from long-term injury, there is no absolute need to significantly reinforce now.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Sides for the faux festive meal included baked potatoes, green beans, and a dab of margarine.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festive. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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