festive

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Cheerful and full of fun, as at a holiday or celebration.

   There were many festive parties in the run-up to Christmas.

2. 2
   adj

   Having the atmosphere or decoration of a celebration.

   The room was decked out with festive streamers and flowers.

3. 3
   adj

   In the mood to celebrate.

   I'm feeling festive, so let's invite all our friends over.

From French festif, from Latin festivus (“pertaining to a feast, gay, lively, joyous”). Equivalent to feast + -ive.

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