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FESTIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Offering fun and gaiety
Example:
a merry evening
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Similar:
joyous (full of or characterized by joy)
Derivation:
festivity (any joyous diversion)
Context examples:
One of the captivating children, who seem made to be kissed and cuddled, adorned and adored like little goddesses, and produced for general approval on all festive occasions.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
Also, when participating in your festive events, you may need to buy new eveningwear, so keep track of what you are spending to make sure you don’t have sticker shock when the statement arrives.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Poor Jo would gladly have gone under the table, as one thing after another was tasted and left, while Amy giggled, Meg looked distressed, Miss Crocker pursed her lips, and Laurie talked and laughed with all his might to give a cheerful tone to the festive scene.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
You can use this day (or the entire weekend, including December 7) for a first date, a divinely romantic dinner in a festive restaurant, or to bring a child to see Santa and be warmed by seeing the excitement in the child’s eyes.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
