US /ˈfɛs.təl/ UK /ˈfɛs.təl/
adj Freq #206056

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    relating to a feast or festival, or having a joyful ceremonial character

    Lanterns and music gave the town square a festal atmosphere.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · relating to a feast or... festivecelebratorymerry
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Opposites
Word family
Related forms feastfestivalfestivity

Etymology

From Middle French festal, from Latin festum, 'feast or festival,' related to festus, 'joyous or festive.'

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