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Definition of festive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
joyfulcheerful and jovially celebratory
- Everyone was in a festive mood at the holiday party..
2.
celebrationhaving the atmosphere of a celebration
- The room looked festive with all the decorations.
3.
holidayappropriate to a holiday, merry
- The festive music added to the holiday spirit.
Expressions with festive
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time leading up to Christmas ending after New Year
We decorate the house during the festive season.
acting with a happy, celebratory feeling
They danced in a festive mood all night.
happy and excited mood people share during celebrations or holidays
The decorations helped everyone feel the festive spirit.
Origin of festive
Latin, festivus (festive)
Terms with festive included in their meaning
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design
card with festive Christmas imagery
festive event
act of marking a significant event with festivities
social event
festive gathering or party
celebration
celebrate or socialize in a festive gathering
festive mood
feeling excited and joyful about Halloween
festive period
period during which holidays are celebrated
celebration mood
festive or celebratory mood at social gatherings
festive outing
set time for fun, meeting friends, or honoring a special occasion
festive days
specific holidays in the winter season
celebrations
festive and full of fun and laughter
decorations
strips of material used for festive decoration
event
festive celebration or party
celebration
characterized by a festive atmosphere
festive start
begin something with enthusiasm or excitement
celebration
decorate with trimmings for a festive occasion
festive singing
related to singing Christmas carols joyfully
celebration
lively and festive mood
festive attire
colorful dress for celebrations or cultural events
festivity
decorative lights used for festive occasions
festivity
most festive and lively
festivity
lively and enjoyable, often festive
event
festive gathering at the beach with various activities
dismissing festive spirit
used to reject or scorn holiday cheer
festive behavior
engaged in lively and noisy festivities
Examples of festive in a sentence
Her festive spirit was contagious during the celebrations. The festive lights brightened the entire street. Her festive mood was contagious at the party. The festive decorations brightened the room. Everyone wore festive attire for the celebration.
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- French:festif, enjoué, ...
- German:fröhlich, feierlich, ...
- Italian:allegro, celebrativo, ...
- Spanish:alegre, de celebración, ...
- Portuguese:alegre, ...
- Chinese:欢乐的, 节日的, ...
- Japanese:陽気な, 華やか, ...
- Arabic:اِحْتِفَالِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:חֲגִיגִי, ...
- Russian:праздничный, торжественный, ...
- Ukrainian:радісний, святковий, ...
- Hindi:उत्सवी, उत्सवपूर्ण, ...
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