adjective
Other Word Forms
- 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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At London Christmas Tree Rental, all of the trees are potted and returned after the festive season to be grown on for reuse the following year.
From BBC
After a festive period filled with indulgent treats and relaxation, many people head into January looking to get their fitness back on track.
From BBC
This year he will be full of festive spirit however, especially in the city he has lived in since he was four.
From BBC
Still, more venues are restricting phone use to ensure that the atmosphere is festive, not funereal.
Scott, 47, and Deschanel, 45, partnered with Glitterville Studios creator and designer Stephen Brown to give their dwelling some festive joy.
From MarketWatch
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