festive
word
/ˈfɛstɪv/
/fˈɛstɪv/
Definition
Describes something related to a celebration, holiday, or festival. It often means cheerful, lively, or full of joyful spirit.
Usage & Nuances
'Festive' is mainly used to describe events, atmospheres, decorations, or moods that are associated with celebrations or holidays. Common phrases: 'festive mood', 'festive season', 'festive decorations'. It's positive and slightly formal; not used for everyday happiness.
Spanish: festivo - alegre (ambiente)Portuguese (BR): festivo - animado (ambiente)Portuguese (PT): festivo - animado (ambiente)Chinese (Simplified): 喜庆的 - 节日的Chinese (Traditional): 喜慶的 - 節日的Hindi: उत्सवी - त्योहार जैसाArabic: احتفالي - مبهجBengali: উৎসবমুখর - উৎসবপূর্ণRussian: праздничныйJapanese: お祭り気分の - フェスティブVietnamese: vui tươi - sôi động (liên quan đến lễ hội)Korean: 축제 분위기의 - 경축하는Turkish: şenlikli - bayram havasındaUrdu: پُر مسرت - تہوار جیساIndonesian: meriah - penuh suasana perayaan
Example Sentences
The house looks very festive with all the lights.
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Everyone is in a festive mood today.
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The city center is decorated for the festive season.
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Her outfit is so festive—it's perfect for the party tonight.
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People always get into a festive spirit around the holidays.
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The music made the whole place feel extra festive.
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