festive[adjective]Synonyms: celebratory, cheery, convivial, happy, jovial, joyful, joyous, jubilant, merry
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
fes‧tive /ˈfestɪv/
adjective[
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Latin;
Origin: festivus, from festum 'ceremony of celebration']
1. looking or feeling bright and cheerful in a way that seems suitable for celebrating something:
The atmosphere was festive and jolly. John was obviously in a festive mood.2. festive occasion a day when you celebrate something special such as a birthday
3. the festive season/period/holiday the period around
Christmas4. [only before noun] relating to Christmas:
festive cheer festive gifts [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲