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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.

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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.

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   Festive definition: pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival. See examples of FESTIVE used in a sentence.

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

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

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   Something that is festive is special, colourful, or exciting, especially because of a holiday or celebration.

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

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   Define festive. festive synonyms, festive pronunciation, festive translation, English dictionary definition of festive. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or appropriate for a feast or festival. 2. Merry; joyous: a festive party. fes′tive·ly adv. fes′tive·ness n. American Heritage®...

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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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfestive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of festive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFESTIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    FESTIVE definition: 1. happy and enjoyable because people are celebrating: 2. a period when people are happy and…. Learn more.

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    Definitions of 'festive' 1. Something that is festive is special, colorful, or exciting, especially because of a holiday or celebration. [...] 2. Festive means relating to a holiday or celebration, especially Christmas. [...] More. Synonyms of 'festive' • celebratory, happy, holiday, carnival [...] More. Collocations with the word 'festive'