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festive

/ˈfɛstɪv/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or celebrating special days or events, typically with food and drink.

    - "The festive season brings people together to share food and joy."
    - "The town came alive with festive decorations and lights."
    - "We wore our best clothes for the festive occasion."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈfɛstɪv/



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Synonyms

feastful , feastly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with festive
nervy , servive , deserve , survive , rive , jive , hive , rive
Variants
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festive , festively , festiveness , festivenesses
Etymology
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From Old French feste, feste day, from Latin festum, a festival.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'festive' comes from the Latin word 'festum', which means 'a festival'.

  2. In the United States, Thanksgiving is the most 'festive' holiday, with families gathering to share a traditional meal.


Related Concepts
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  1. Holiday: A day of rest or recreation, typically one celebrated by taking time off work or school.

  2. Celebration: An event or occasion that is marked by festivities and merriment.


Culture
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The term 'festive' is often used to describe celebrations and festivities, including holidays and special events. It is a time for joy, happiness, and coming together with loved ones. In literature, 'festive' is often used to describe scenes of merriment and celebration.

How to Memorize "festive"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a joyful scene with people wearing colorful clothes, eating delicious food, and laughing together.
    - Visualize a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with twinkling lights and presents wrapped in colorful paper.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'festive' with joy, happiness, and coming together with loved ones.
    - Think of special occasions and celebrations when you hear the word 'festive'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'Jolly H' to remember the meaning of 'festive': J - Joyful, O - Occasions, L - Laughter, L - Love.


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