festive

• Décrit quelque chose de joyeux, de célébratoire ou lié à une fête ou à un festival.

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.

   relatif à la fête / de fête

   • 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.

   Synonymescelebratoryfestalgalaholidayjoyousjubilantmerry

   Antonymesdismaleverydaygloomymournfulplainsolemnsomberworkaday

2. Joyful and cheerfulB1formal

   Full of joy, cheerfulness, and lively spirit.

   Joyeux et enjoué

   • 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.

   Synonymesblithecelebratorycheerfulconvivialgleefuljollyjovialjoyousmerrymirthful

   Antonymesdismaldrearygloomymorosesomber