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festive

The correct spelling is festive.

How to pronounce festive

/ˈfɛstɪv/
adjective

IPA: /ˈfɛstɪv/

Say it like: Fes-tiv-e

The correct spelling is festive. Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration. For example: "The room was decked out in festive streamers, with flowers everywhere."

Usage Examples

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

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

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.
  2. 2.In the mood to celebrate.

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