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. 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.

2. Brian Mantlana:

   It is a public gathering with no limitation, it is not a festive event, but a participatory one where everyone has a say and the community is consulted to get their views on decisions.

3. Satish Meena:

   This is the time when consumers are actually in spending mode, that's why every company wants to win the battle during the festive period.

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. 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.