How to Use festive in a Sentence

festive

adjective

• She was in a festive mood.
• The house looks very festive during the holidays.
• The reunion will be a festive occasion.
• The greens from the turnips add festive flecks of green.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
• There will be many free items and festive fall treats for the kids.
  — Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2023
• Pears poached in red wine make for a festive and easy make-ahead dessert.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Dec. 2022
• Opt for a pink iridescent shine for a more festive feel on the 14th.
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
• Welcome spring with a cozy pasta that’s just the right amount of festive.
  — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 29 Mar. 2023
• Traditionally, the event marks the most festive day of the year in the Capitol.
  — George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2023
• The result is a fun, festive 4th of July look for your porch.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024
• One quick way to give your home a festive appeal is by adding a wreath to your front door.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
• The Princess of Wales styled her timeless wardrobe staple with jeans and a dark belt in the festive photo.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
• Going in the streets and shopping were all very festive.
  — Iman Hariri-Kia, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Mar. 2023
• Drizzle hot fudge on top, and sprinkle with red and green M&Ms for a festive touch.
  — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
• The sight of a shot may not bring to mind the most elegant of festive fetes, but don't judge a drink by its glassware.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 2 Aug. 2023
• Offer festive foods and warm fall drinks like spiked cider.
  — Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 29 July 2023
• For some, the trend is inspired by the many cultures in which mid- and post-meal shots are a festive staple.
  — Becky Cooper, New York Times, 7 May 2024
• Dump contents into a festive glass and pack in as much more ice as will fit.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2024
• Scatter green and gold festive chocolate coins around the house.
  — Amanda Rock, Parents, 30 July 2024
• The center will be shimmering with firefly lights in the trees and festive decor.
  — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Nov. 2023
• Don’t be afraid to dress in beading or add fringe for an extra festive look.
  — Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 23 July 2023
• Dump contents into a festive glass and pack in as much more ice as will fit.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024
• Her and her team made that house feel so festive and so beautiful.
  — Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 Dec. 2022
• The noodles come in a set of two and have festive confetti inside for a sparkling touch to your pool day.
  — Hannah Baker, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
• The latter is served on festive occasions at homes across the state.
  — Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
• Two of these 3-foot trees flanking your front door go a long way to make your entrance festive.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 18 Nov. 2022
• If fireworks aren't on your itinerary, maybe a festive flick will do the trick.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 16 May 2023
• Opt for a shorts and tank set—because even warm weather can’t dull your festive shine.
  — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
• This will add a festive feeling throughout the house – not just at the dinner table.
  — Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Other than cuing up your festive playlist, the best way to put your excitement about the holidays to good use is to get your decorations ready.
  — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 17 Nov 2024