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festive

/ˈfɛs.tɪv/
fes · tive
Adverb:festively
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1

Relating to a festival or celebration; cheerful, joyful, and jovial in character.

Example

"The town square was decorated with colorful lights and garlands to create a festive atmosphere for the winter holidays."

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• Nearby Words

fester
festival
festivalgoer
festive
festively
festiveness
festivity

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Latin festivus ('lively, joyous, relating to a feast'), from festum ('feast, festival').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Festive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/festive
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