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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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Layer the look with moss and mushroom table toppers for the ultimate festive and foraged look.
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Brianna Crane, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
In the comments section, Bindi's mom Terri Irwin shared her thoughts on the family of three's festive look.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
During the festive meal, guests started singing at the top of their lungs and dancing along to the lively tunes of the Juke Joints from ALR Music, a roaming band that kept the mood jovial and energetic throughout dinner.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
As the Diwali festive season gets underway in the South Asian powerhouse, several sectors — and stocks — are expected to do well, analysts say.
—Sophie Kiderlin,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Brianna Crane, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
In the comments section, Bindi's mom Terri Irwin shared her thoughts on the family of three's festive look.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
During the festive meal, guests started singing at the top of their lungs and dancing along to the lively tunes of the Juke Joints from ALR Music, a roaming band that kept the mood jovial and energetic throughout dinner.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
As the Diwali festive season gets underway in the South Asian powerhouse, several sectors — and stocks — are expected to do well, analysts say.
—Sophie Kiderlin,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festive. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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