festive
adjective/ˈfestɪv/
/ˈfestɪv/
- typical of a special event or celebration
- a festive occasion
- The whole town is in (a) festive mood.
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- (British English) connected with the period when people celebrate Christmas
- the festive season/period
- festive decorations
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from Latin festivus, from festum, (plural) festa ‘feast’.
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