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festive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfestɪv/

festive means: Having the bright, happy feeling or decoration of a holiday or celebration.

adjective

CELEBRATION ATMOSPHEREB2

Having the bright, happy feeling or decoration of a holiday or celebration.

  • The lights look festive.
  • Music gave the room a festive atmosphere.
  • We put up festive decorations for the party.

Similar words: celebratory, joyful

Common phrases: the festive season, a festive atmosphere, festive decorations

READY TO CELEBRATEB2

Feeling happy and wanting to celebrate.

  • I'm feeling festive today.
  • The guests were in a festive mood.
  • Winning the match left everyone feeling festive.

Similar words: merry, jovial, cheerful

Opposites: gloomy

Common phrases: feel festive, a festive mood, in festive spirits

Questions about festive

What does festive mean?

Having the bright, happy feeling or decoration of a holiday or celebration.

What is festive in other languages?

Türkçe: şenlikli · Español: festivo · Français: festif · Deutsch: festlich · Italiano: festoso · 日本語: お祭り気分の

How do you pronounce festive?

It is pronounced /ˈfestɪv/.

How do you use festive in a sentence?

The lights look festive. Music gave the room a festive atmosphere.

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