festive

/ˈfestɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfestɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfe-stiv/ (ame, mw)

festive — adjective

  • festivepositive
  • more festivecomparative
  • most festivesuperlative

1. describing a time, place, or activity that feels like a celebration — full of co

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describing a time, place, or activity that feels like a celebration — full of colour, energy, and happiness, usually because of a holiday, festival, or other joyful occasion.

例句

With colourful flags and cheerful music, the town square looked very festive.

be/look/feel + festive (predicative)

Nikhil put on festive music and invited his neighbours over for dinner.

festive + noun (attributive)

同義詞
  • celebratory

    focuses on the act of celebrating rather than the general feeling; slightly more formal (a celebratory dinner)

  • joyful

    emphasises happiness and delight; can describe a person's mood, not just an event (a joyful child)

  • merry

    strongly associated with Christmas in British English; more informal and old-fashioned in other contexts

反義詞
  • somber

    serious, sad, or dark in mood; opposite in emotional tone (a somber ceremony)

  • gloomy

    dark and depressing; describes atmosphere lacking joy (a gloomy winter afternoon)

文法句型

festive + noun

be/look/feel/get + festive

用法筆記

Often used before nouns describing events or atmospheres (festive occasion, festive spirit). Can also be used after linking verbs (the room felt festive).

常見錯誤

❌We went to a festive in the park.
✅We went to a festival in the park.
💡'festive' is an adjective; 'festival' is the noun for a scheduled event with performances or activities.