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fes´tive|ly — fes|tive «FEHS tihv», adjective. of or suitable for a feast, festival, or holiday; gay; merry; joyous: »Her birthday was a festive occasion. Flags and flowers made the hall look festive. SYNONYM(S): festal. –fes´tive|ly, adverb. –fes´tive|ness,… … Useful english dictionary
fes´tive|ness — fes|tive «FEHS tihv», adjective. of or suitable for a feast, festival, or holiday; gay; merry; joyous: »Her birthday was a festive occasion. Flags and flowers made the hall look festive. SYNONYM(S): festal. –fes´tive|ly, adverb. –fes´tive|ness,… … Useful english dictionary
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tive — ab·duc·tive; ab·duc·tive·ly; ab·er·ra·tive; ab·re·ac·tive; ab·sorp·tive; ab·strac·tive; ac·cel·er·a·tive; ac·com·mo·da·tive; ac·cre·tive; ac·cul·tur·a·tive; ac·cu·mu·la·tive; ac·quis·i·tive; ac·quis·i·tive·ness; adapt·a·tive; ad·duc·tive;… … English syllables
fes — con·fes·sant; con·fes·sar·i·us; con·fes·sio; con·fes·sion; con·fes·sion·al·ism; con·fes·sion·ist; con·fes·sor; dis·in·fes·tant; dis·in·fes·tor; fes·cen·nine; fes·ta; fes·tal; fes·ti·na·tion; fes·ti·no; fes·tive; fes·tiv·i·ty; fes·ti·vous;… … English syllables
festive — fes·tive … English syllables
festively — fes·tive·ly … English syllables
festive — fes•tive [[t]ˈfɛs tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival 2) joyous; merry: a festive mood[/ex] • Etymology: 1645–55; < L fēstīvus merry =fēst(us) festal + īvus ive fes′tive•ly, adv. fes′tive•ness, n … From formal English to slang
festive — fes|tive [ˈfestıv] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: festivus, from festum ceremony of celebration ] 1.) looking or feeling bright and cheerful in a way that seems suitable for celebrating something ▪ The atmosphere was festive and jolly. ▪… … Dictionary of contemporary English
festive — fes|tive [ festıv ] adjective bright and colorful in a way that makes you think of a celebration: The decorations gave the room a festive air. a. connected with a festival or celebration, especially Christmas: Ray was full of the festive spirit.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
