festive
festive definition
fes·tive (fes′tiv)
adjective
- of, for, or suited to a feast or festival
- merry; joyous
Etymology: L festivus < festum: see feast
Related Forms:
- festively fes′·tively adverb
- festiveness fes′·tive·ness noun
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