festive
- 01 B1 Intermediate
looking or feeling happy and bright because of a holiday or celebration.
relating to or suitable for a feast or festival; characterized by bright decorations and a joyful atmosphere.
Simple“The city looked very festive with all the colorful lights and decorations.”
In context“The town square was transformed into a festive marketplace, complete with traditional music and stalls selling seasonal treats.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling happy and ready to celebrate a special event.
describing a person's joyful or celebratory disposition.
Simple“Everyone was in a festive mood after the team won the championship.”
In context“Despite the cold weather, the crowd remained in a festive spirit as they waited for the parade to begin.”
From French festif, from Latin festivus (“pertaining to a feast, gay, lively, joyous”). Equivalent to feast + -ive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.