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Definition of
festive adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
festive
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
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ˈfɛstɪv
/
/
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typical of a special event or celebration
a festive occasion
The whole town is in a
festive mood
.
See
festive
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