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: of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
a festive occasion
The house looks festive during the holidays.
festively
adverb
festiveness
noun
Examples of festive in a Sentence
The house looks very festive during the holidays.
She was in a festive mood.
The reunion will be a festive occasion.
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Each rabbit holds a festive springtime flower in a different pose that can be placed together or individually around the home.
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This Easter welcome porch sign has cute bunny ears for an extra festive look.
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This garland matches well with the festive pastel tower of eggs and will give your living area a very Easter feel.
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Each rabbit holds a festive springtime flower in a different pose that can be placed together or individually around the home.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This Easter welcome porch sign has cute bunny ears for an extra festive look.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This garland matches well with the festive pastel tower of eggs and will give your living area a very Easter feel.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for festive
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festive. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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