festive
Origin of festive
1Other words from festive
- fes·tive·ly, adverb
- fes·tive·ness, noun
- non·fes·tive, adjective
- non·fes·tive·ly, adverb
- non·fes·tive·ness, noun
- sub·fes·tive, adjective
- sub·fes·tive·ly, adverb
- sub·fes·tive·ness, noun
- un·fes·tive, adjective
- un·fes·tive·ly, adverb
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How to use festive in a sentence
We think about how our cards were displayed because they were pretty and festive before, and how now, that displayability is more a metaphor for someone in their life.
Bright and festive, with some bubbles, this cocktail is tart and tasty.
This Valentine’s Day, we couldn’t help but wonder, which ‘Sex and the City’ character will you most eat like? | Kari Sonde | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostAlthough most of us had smaller versions of the festive events that we’ve become used to, that doesn’t mean that the day was any less magical.
See How Your Favorite Stars Are Bringing In The New Year! | Brooklyn White | January 1, 2021 | Essence.comAs much as family gatherings for festive dinners and opening gifts are annual Christmas rites, so is feeding and giving gifts to the poor, with churches and charitable organizations offering care to masses of needy strangers.
On a covid Christmas, a new routine for feeding the homeless | Paul Schwartzman | December 25, 2020 | Washington PostThe snow flurries today were festive and in the holiday spirit.
Updated D.C.-area forecast: Very cold through Saturday with bitter wind chills | A. Camden Walker, Jason Samenow | December 25, 2020 | Washington Post
Many love Christmas and all the festive decorations that come with it.
Star Wars Christmas Lights, Unedited Footage of a Bear, and More Viral Videos | The Daily Beast Video | December 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCreepy 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.
'True Blood' Ends With a Whimper: The Sexy HBO Vampire Series Is (Finally) Over | Marlow Stern | August 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen the host is in a festive mood, entering customers are given strings of Mardi Gras beads.
The Ultimate Southern Cheeseburger Created in South Carolina | Jane & Michael Stern | August 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTJohn is called out at a festive gathering, and springs to his feet really intending to be clever.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyThey are ranged around a crescent-shaped table formed of cushions, and wear festive crowns upon their heads.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowHowever, my thoughts will be with you, and you have my best wishes for a really festive day.
A Thin Ghost and Others | M. R. (Montague Rhodes) JamesBut 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.
British Dictionary definitions for festive
/ (ˈfɛstɪv) /
appropriate to or characteristic of a holiday, etc; merry
Origin of festive
1Derived forms of festive
- festively, adverb
- festiveness, noun
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