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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary fes·tive ETYMOLOGY Latin festivus, from festum DATE 1613 1. of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival a festive occasion 2. joyful , gay a festive mood • fes·tive·ly adverb • fes·tive·ness noun Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 festive fes·tive / 5festiv / adjective1. typical of a special event or celebration 节日的；喜庆的；欢乐的: a festive occasion 喜庆场合 The whole town is in festive mood. 全城喜气洋洋。 2. (BrE) connected with the period when people celebrate Christmas 圣诞节的: the festive season / period 圣诞节/期间 festive decorations 圣诞节装饰 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged fes·tive \ˈfestiv, -tēv also -təv\ adjective Etymology: Latin festivus, from festum festival, feast + -ivus -ive — more at -fest 1. : of, belonging to, or befitting a feast, festival, or other celebration < banqueting merrily round the festive board > < raise the flag on public holidays and other festive occasions > < a set of diamond … cuff buttons for festive wear — Ring Lardner > 2. : of or marked by gaiety, conviviality, or revelry : joyous , merry , sportive < came across the floor with a festive stride — Theodore Dreiser > < a festive party of sailors and girls at the next table > • fes·tive·ly \-tə̇vlē, -li\ adverb • fes·tive·ness \-tivnə̇s, -tēv- also -təv-\ noun -es |
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