English · Word Candidate

festive

/ˈfɛstɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Meaning · English

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

Adjective

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

In the mood to celebrate.

Adjective

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “festive” mean?

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

Is “festive” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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