Friday, 9 December 2016

Festive

Thursday 8th December 2016

Festive - /ˈfɛstɪv/

Adjective
1) Relating to a festival, especially Christmas
1.1) Cheerful and jovially celebratory

 

Example sentences
Noun
‘The festive season is fast approaching’
‘The sombre atmosphere has given way to a festive mood’

Origin 
Mid 17th century: from Latin festivus, from festum, (plural) festa feast.


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