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- pronunciation:
- fe
stihv
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, relating to, or intended for a feast or celebration.
The Halloween decorations made the room look festive.
- synonyms:
- celebratory
- similar words:
- gay, jolly, merry
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| definition 2: |
merry and joyful.
It's always a festive occasion when their son comes home from college.- synonyms:
- gay, jolly, joyful
- similar words:
- cheerful, happy, lively
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| related words: |
jovial, joyful |
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| derivations: |
festively (adv.), festiveness (n.) |
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