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The definition of festive refers to something for a party or cheerful and celebratory.

(adjective)

An example of a festive occasion is a parade.

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See festive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, for, or suited to a feast or festival
merry; joyous

Origin: L festivus < festum: see feast

Related Forms:

festively adverb
festiveness noun

See festive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or appropriate for a feast or festival.
Merry; joyous: a festive party.

Origin:

Origin: Latin fēstīvus

Origin: , from fēstus; see dhēs- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

fesˈtive·ly adverb

fesˈtive·ness noun

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