Festive (adjective)

  1. Relating to or suitable for a feast or festival.
  2. Characterized by joy and celebration.

Origin:

Festive (adj) early 16th century: from latin festivus, from festum "feast", related to facere "do".

Examples:

  1. The room was decorated in a festive manner for the party.
  2. The streets were filled with people dressed in festive attire.
  3. A festive atmosphere filled the room as the music began to play.
  4. The holiday season is always festive.
  5. The wedding was a festive occasion with lots of music and dancing.
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