Antonyms for festive
ˈfɛs tɪvfes·tive

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. festive

   Antonyms:
   solitary, deserted, ascetic, gloomy

   Synonyms:
   convivial, jovial, gay, merry

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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"

   Antonyms:
   joyless

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

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1. festiveadjective

   Synonyms:
   festal, convivial, festival

How to use festive in a sentence?

1. Andrew Opie:

   Christmas is about more than just food, so to avoid disappointment for millions of households during the festive season we urge the government to rapidly extend this program, both in size and scope, to [ truck ] drivers in all sectors of the retail industry.

2. Charles Dickens:

   'At this festive season of the year, Mr Scrooge,' said the gentleman, taking up a pen, 'it is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the poor and destitute, who suffer greatly at the present time. ... We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, and Abundance rejoices.'

3. Padma Lakshmi:

   I first had this festive and delicious Iberian specialty when I was living and writing about food there years ago, since then, it's remained one of my favorites.

4. 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.

5. Lee Jackson:

   You will love this holiday twist on the classic luscious dessert, red velvet cheesecake, keeping with the festive spirit.

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