First Known Use: 1613
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festive
adjective fes·tive \ˈfes-tiv\
: cheerful and exciting : suited to a celebration or holiday
: of or relating to Christmas
Full Definition of FESTIVE
1
: of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival <a festive occasion>
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Origin of FESTIVE
Latin festivus, from festum
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festive
adjective fes·tive \ˈfe-stiv\
Definition of FESTIVE for Kids
1
: having to do with a feast or festival
2
: very merry and joyful <festive decorations>
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