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festive

[ fes-tiv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival:
festive decorations; a festive meal.
joyous; merry:
a festive mood.

festive

/ ˈfɛstɪv /

Origin of festive¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from Latin festīvus “merry, lively, joyous,” equivalent to festus “festal” + -īvus -ive

Origin of festive¹

C17: from Latin festīvus joyful, from festus of a feast

Many love Christmas and all the festive decorations that come with it.

Creepy thing to wrap up in festive paper and a bow and give to a newborn baby, yeah?

The best part of having a drink is sharing the experience with friends, especially during festive occasions.

And the entire Bon Temps gang has gathered for a festive Thanksgiving dinner.

When the host is in a festive mood, entering customers are given strings of Mardi Gras beads.

John is called out at a festive gathering, and springs to his feet really intending to be clever.

They are ranged around a crescent-shaped table formed of cushions, and wear festive crowns upon their heads.

However, my thoughts will be with you, and you have my best wishes for a really festive day.

But two swallows don't make a summer, nor two gentlemen in evening dress a festive party.

Jones stood close at my elbow, with a face as festive now as it was ruthful not long before.

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