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How to pronounce festive in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms festal, gay, merry
Derivation festivity


a festive (or festal) occasion.

Examples of festive

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During this festive time the whoopie pies can be customized to fit the occasion.
From the dailyherald.com
For festive occasions, pop the cork on a bottle of cava, Spain's sparkling wine.
From the businessweek.com
Also look for the ENERGY STAR on decorative light strings for festive occasions.
From the abcnews.go.com
For a festive twist, I added dried cranberries, goat cheese and toasted almonds.
From the sfgate.com
Residents have even won a national award for the most festive street in Britain.
From the theboltonnews.co.uk
Autumn is for festivals and festive leaf color along the ridge of Pine Mountain.
From the sacbee.com
Bolton Wanderers enter the festive season sat fifth in the Premier League table.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Four nights later and in a festive mood, we gathered at this same establishment.
From the cnn.com
Many of us use candles at holiday time to provide a warm and festive atmosphere.
From the timesunion.com
More examples
  • Gay: offering fun and gaiety; "a festive (or festal) occasion"; "gay and exciting night life"; "a merry evening"
  • Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration; In the mood to celebrate
  • For the ladies, dresses with a little sparkle and shine in festive colors like red, black and silver are key, especially if this festive affair falls anywhere near Christmas or New Years. Guys, another dark color suit (snooze). ...