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   festive

   /ˈfɛstɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to a festival, especially Christmas: "the festive season is fast approaching"
   • ▪ cheerful and jovially celebratory: "the sombre atmosphere has given way to a festive mood"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin festivus, from festum, (plural) festa ‘feast’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. festively adverb
   • 2. festiveness noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFESTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FESTIVE definition: 1. having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     FESTIVE meaning: 1. having or producing happy and enjoyable...

   • Znaczenie Festive, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     festive definicja: 1. having or producing happy and...

   • Festive: Malay Translation

     festive translate: suka ria. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Festive: Polish Translation

     festive translate: uroczysty, świąteczny, świąteczny. Learn...

   • Festive: Thai Translation

     festive translate: ที่รื่นเริง. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Festive: French Translation

     festive translate: festif/-ive, de fête. Learn more in the...

   • Festive: Portuguese Translation

     FESTIVE translate: festivo, festivo/-va...

   • Festive: German Translation

     festive translate: festlich. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › festiveFestive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FESTIVE is of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival. How to use festive in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFESTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FESTIVE meaning: 1. having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › festiveFESTIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Festive means pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival, or joyous and merry. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of festive, and see how it is used in sentences from various sources.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFESTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Festive means special, colourful, or exciting, especially because of a holiday or celebration. Learn how to use festive in a sentence, synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › festiveFestive - definition of festive by The Free Dictionary

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   Festive means appropriate to or characteristic of a feast or festival, or joyous and merry. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of festive in different languages, and see related words and antonyms.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › festiveFestive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Festive describes an event that’s full of joy, smiles, and excitement. A birthday party without presents, decorations, or friends would be the opposite of festive.