Dictionary Definition
festive adj : offering fun and gaiety; "a gala
ball after the inauguration"; "a festive (or festal) occasion";
"gay and exciting night life"; "a merry evening" [syn: gala(a), gay, festal, merry]
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English
Pronunciation
Adjective
festive- Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.
- The room was decked out in festive streamers, with flowers everywhere.
Translations
- Danish: festlig
- Dutch: feestelijk, feestelijke
- German: festlich