festal

festal Definition

fes·tal (fes′təl)

adjective

of or like a joyous celebration; festive

Etymology: < L festum (see feast) + -al

festal Related Forms

fes′·tally adverb

festal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

gown: Scarlet - the festal gown for Doctors, normally bright red.
garment: When ( with her assistance ) they solved it, he provided their prize of thirty festal garments by killing thirty men of Ashkelon.
occasion: The group helps its members in time of misfortune, and is conspicuous on festal occasions.

festal Quotes

The line of festal light in Christ-Church hall.

—Arnold, Matthew

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