festal

[ fes-tl ]
/ ˈfɛs tl /
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adjective

pertaining to or befitting a feast, festival, holiday, or gala occasion.

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Origin of festal

1470–80; < Latin fēst(um) feast + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM festal

fes·tal·ly, adverb

Words nearby festal

fesse, fesse point, fessenden, fest, festa, festal, fester, festina lente, festinant, festinate, festination
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Words related to festal

cordial, amiable, festive, buoyant, jolly, pleasant, good-natured, chipper, sociable, cheery, affable, convivial, lighthearted, genial, hearty, cheerful, jovial, lively, clubby, joyous

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British Dictionary definitions for festal

festal
/ (ˈfɛstəl) /

adjective

another word for festive

Derived forms of festal

festally, adverb

Word Origin for festal

C15: from Latin festum holiday, banquet; see feast
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