Added 3 October 2026
festive
/ˈfɛstɪv/ adjective
In Latin: festus, festivus Wiktionary
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Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.
The room was decked out in festive streamers, with flowers everywhere.
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In the mood to celebrate.
Please put the Christmas decorations away, I'm really not in a festive mood.
Origin
From French festif, from Latin festivus (“pertaining to a feast, gay, lively, joyous”). Equivalent to feast + -ive.
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