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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Other traditional lessons and festive events are offered throughout the year.
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Robin Raven, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Always one to break away from conventional norms, Miuccia Prada showcased festive cocktail dresses with colorful windbreakers, including a silver sequin spring dress with a bright yellow jacket.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Other spots for post-ski merriment are The St. Regis Bar and The Vintage Room, both at St. Regis Deer Valley where raw bar delicacies, sushi and festive cocktails are flowing.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
Luttrell has been adding festive touches to her lawn skeletons at her home in Germantown, incorporating them into various seasonal displays.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
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Robin Raven, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Always one to break away from conventional norms, Miuccia Prada showcased festive cocktail dresses with colorful windbreakers, including a silver sequin spring dress with a bright yellow jacket.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Other spots for post-ski merriment are The St. Regis Bar and The Vintage Room, both at St. Regis Deer Valley where raw bar delicacies, sushi and festive cocktails are flowing.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
Luttrell has been adding festive touches to her lawn skeletons at her home in Germantown, incorporating them into various seasonal displays.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festive. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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