festive

adjective
UK: /ˈfestɪv/
US: /ˈfestɪv/

  1. Relating to a festival or celebration; in a way that is cheerful and exciting.

    1. We put up festive lights.
    2. The atmosphere was festive at the Christmas market, full of carols.

Synonyms

jolly merry celebratory joyful gala jovial
festive adjective

  1. Suitable for a celebration, especially because of being decorated or colourful.

    1. I bought a festive dress.
    2. The town square was decorated with festive banners and twinkling lights.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "festive" is /ˈfestɪv/ in British English and /ˈfestɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "festive": jolly, merry, celebratory, joyful, gala, jovial.

Example usage of "festive": "We put up festive lights.". More examples on the page.