adj
festive
FEHS-tihv
adj
1
Having the cheerful, celebratory feel of a festival or holiday.
"The streets were decorated in festive lights for Christmas."
"Everyone was in a festive mood at the office party."
How to Use Festive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCheerful and celebratory, in the spirit of a holiday or party.
Common pairings
festive mood
festive season
festive decorations
Word Forms
more festive comparative, most festive superlative
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Etymology
From Latin festivus, "joyous, pertaining to a feast."