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festive

 

[ หˆfษ›stษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

holiday celebrations

related to or typical of a holiday or celebration; joyous; merry; lively

Synonyms

cheerful, joyful, lively, merry

Examples of usage

  • The town was decorated with festive lights for the Christmas parade.
  • We had a festive dinner with our family and friends.
Context #2 | Adjective

atmosphere or mood

creating or suggesting a happy and sociable atmosphere; conducive to celebration

Synonyms

celebratory, convivial, jovial, mirthful

Examples of usage

  • The music and decorations gave the room a festive feel.
  • The festive spirit in the air put everyone in a good mood.

Translations

Translations of the word "festive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น festivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคตเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช festlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meriah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะบะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiฤ…teczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅ็ฅญใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท festif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ festivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸenlikli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•์ œ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชูุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svรกteฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slรกvnostnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Š‚ๆ—ฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prazniฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกtรญรฐlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะตะบะตะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bayram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ festivo

Etymology

The word 'festive' originated from the Latin word 'festivus', meaning 'of a feast or festival'. It has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe anything related to celebrations or holidays.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,439, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.