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festive

fes·tive [ féstiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to celebration: relating to, suitable for, or typical of a feast, festival, or holiday

2. cheerful: marked by cheerfulness and joy
in a festive mood

[Mid-17th century. < Latin festivus "festive" < festum "feast, festival"]

fes·tive·ly adverb
fes·tive·ness noun
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