Meaning & use

festive

adjective·Everyday

Relating to or suitable for a celebration, and marked by a joyful, cheerful atmosphere.

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The town square looked festive with twinkling lights and garlands for the holiday season.

Everyone wore bright colors to match the festive mood of the wedding reception.

A note on using this word

Festive describes an atmosphere or decoration associated with celebration, not the celebration itself.

Words with a similar meaning

celebratoryjoyful

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