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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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The standout piece of her outfit was a red, white, and blue scarf with intricate patterns, adding a touch of festive flair.
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 5 July 2024
Krispy Kreme In celebration of the holiday, Krispy Kreme introduced four festive doughnuts in their Star Spangled Sweetness collection.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2024
But the Dodgers still had enough production remaining on a festive night when Japanese singers, musicians and actors took part in pregame ceremonies.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 2 July 2024
However, the political activity doesn’t negate all outings, and the King's birthday parade, Trooping the Colour, was held in traditional festive splendor on June 15.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 5 July 2024
Krispy Kreme In celebration of the holiday, Krispy Kreme introduced four festive doughnuts in their Star Spangled Sweetness collection.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2024
But the Dodgers still had enough production remaining on a festive night when Japanese singers, musicians and actors took part in pregame ceremonies.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 2 July 2024
However, the political activity doesn’t negate all outings, and the King's birthday parade, Trooping the Colour, was held in traditional festive splendor on June 15.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for festive
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festive. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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