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Definition of festive adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

festive

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