festive

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit einem Fest oder Festtag zu tun hat, feierlich oder fröhlich ist und gute Stimmung verbreitet.

Describes something that is cheerful, celebratory, or related to a festival or holiday.

1. Relating to celebrationB1formal

   Characteristic of or suitable for a festival or celebration.

   Festlich

   • The city was decorated with festive lights for the holiday.
   • She wore a festive dress to the party.
   • The atmosphere was very festive during the parade.

   Synonymecelebratoryfestalgalaholidayjoyousjubilantmerry

   Antonymedismaleverydaygloomymournfulplainsolemnsomberworkaday

2. Joyful and cheerfulB1formal

   Full of joy, cheerfulness, and lively spirit.

   Festlich

   • The festive mood spread throughout the crowd.
   • They had a festive dinner with music and dancing.
   • The children were in a festive mood on Christmas morning.

   Synonymeblithecelebratorycheerfulconvivialgleefuljollyjovialjoyousmerrymirthful

   Antonymedismaldrearygloomymorosesomber