Synonyms for festive
ˈfɛs tɪvfes·tive

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1. festive

   Synonyms:
   convivial, jovial, gay, merry

   Antonyms:
   solitary, deserted, ascetic, gloomy

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1. gay, festal, festive, merryadjective

   offering fun and gaiety

   "a festive (or festal) occasion"; "gay and exciting night life"; "a merry evening"

   Synonyms:
   spanking, festal, jocund, jovial, brave, rattling, braw, zippy, sunny, lively, gay, cheery, mirthful, merry, homophile(a), snappy, brisk, alert, jolly

   Antonyms:
   joyless

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1. festiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   convivial, jovial, joyous, gay, merry, mirthful, festal

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1. festiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   festal, convivial, festival

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1. List of paraphrases for "festive":

   holiday, festival, celebratory, bustling, joyous

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1. Ernest Bai Koroma:

   This is the festive season where Sierra Leoneans often celebrate with families in a flamboyant and joyous manner, but all must be reminded that our country is at war with a vicious enemy.

2. Rachel Gurk:

   Margaritas shouldn’t be only for sunny days and beaches! This fun twist on a classic margarita makes it perfect for fall and winter days, garnish with a few fresh cranberries for a super festive beverage!

3. Getty Images:

   More than 80 percent of the participants supported the holding of New Year's events and the festive decoration of the city, at the same time, 29 percent spoke in favor of the usual format of the celebration, and 52 percent suggested this time to refrain from mass street concerts.

4. Joanne Kwong:

   At this point in my life, I’m a little more superstitious, it doesn’t hurt, and it’s lovely to hold onto your culture. And the underwear thing is a funny and festive thing to do.

5. Yoshiie Horii:

   Japanese are in a festive mood, with the new imperial era beginning and the 10-day break, we think this holiday will spur consumer spending.