adjective
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- festively adverb
- festiveness noun
- nonfestive adjective
- nonfestively adverb
- nonfestiveness noun
- subfestive adjective
- subfestively adverb
- subfestiveness noun
- unfestive adjective
- unfestively adverb
Etymology
Origin of festive
First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin festīvus “merry, lively, joyous,” equivalent to festus “festal” + -īvus -ive
Example Sentences
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She said festive items were required this year, such as Christmas cake, cranberry sauce, gravy, and chocolate coins for stockings, as well as essentials such as toilet roll, toothbrushes and deodorant.
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The clubhouse had been due to host a number of events over the festive period which have had to be cancelled.
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Armed police officers, the Coastguard and members of the Royal Marines were called in to track down the animal from north Wales after he fled a festive celebration in Formby, Merseyside, on Saturday.
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Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland has hailed the warm welcome he received while filming his new festive movie in North Yorkshire and has promised to return.
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His Sharks team start their Champions Cup campaign at Toulouse on Sunday, 7 December before a home game against Saracens and South African derbies over the festive period.
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