FESTIVE

gay, festal, festive, merry

(adjective) offering fun and gaiety; “a festive (or festal) occasion”; “gay and exciting night life”; “a merry evening”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

festive (comparative more festive, superlative most festive)

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

In the mood to celebrate.

Synonyms

• feastful

• feastly

Source: Wiktionary


Fes"tive, a. Etym: [L. festivus, fr. festum holiday, feast. See feast, and cf. Festivous.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or becoming, a feast; festal; joyous; gay; mirthful; sportive.

– Fes"tive*ly, adv. The glad circle round them yield their souls To festive mirth and wit that knows no gall. Thomson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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