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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

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   What does festive mean?

   • Jones stood close at my elbow, with a face as festive now as it was ruthful not long before. Festive definition: pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival. See examples of FESTIVE used in a sentence.

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   What does it mean if a birthday party is festive?

   • 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. People having a great time — that’s a sure sign that the occasion is festive.

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   What does Festivo mean?

   • festivo, festivo/-va [masculine-feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FESTIVE meaning: 1. having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special….

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   What is the pronunciation of festive?

   • 節日的, 喜慶的, 歡樂的… 节日的, 喜庆的, 欢乐的… festivo, festivo/iva [masculine-feminine]… festivo, festivo/-va [masculine-feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! FESTIVE definition: 1. having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special….

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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. People having a great time — that’s a sure sign that the occasion is festive.

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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.

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