festive

CEFRC1

/ˈfɛstɪv/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to a celebration or happy special occasion.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    In the mood to celebrate.

Examples

  • Fresh snow brought about a festive atmosphere.

  • The festive mood was slightly spoiled by terrorist bombs.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

More examples

In context

  • Please put the Christmas decorations away, I'm really not in a festive mood.

  • The room was decked out in festive streamers, with flowers everywhere.

  • On festive occasions away from home we softened under the influence of Christmas trees, bran pies, and conjurors.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From French festif, from Latin festivus (“pertaining to a feast, gay, lively, joyous”). Equivalent to feast + -ive.