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FESTIVE Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word festive. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word festive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FESTIVE

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merry
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of or showing high-spirited merriment

• offering fun and gaiety

• quick and energetic

animated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having life or vigor or spirit

adjective satellite

• made to appear to move as living creatures do

bright
adjectiveadj
adjective

• emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

• not made dim or less bright

adverb

• with brightness

adjective satellite

• having strong or striking color

• characterized by quickness and ease in learning

• having lots of light either natural or artificial

• made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

• splendid

• clear and sharp and ringing

• characterized by happiness or gladness

• likely to turn out well in the future

buoyant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas

• characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness

celebratory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• used for celebrating

cheery
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

elated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

adjective satellite

• full of high-spirited delight

excited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• in an aroused state

adjective satellite

• (of persons) excessively affected by emotion

• marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion

• (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive

exuberant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• joyously unrestrained

• unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

• produced or growing in extreme abundance

frolicsome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• given to merry frolicking

gleeful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of high-spirited delight

happy
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

adjective satellite

• marked by good fortune

• eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

• well expressed and to the point

high-spirited
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• joyously unrestrained

jolly
adjectiveadj
noun

• a happy party

• a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work

adverb

• to certain extent or degree

adjective satellite

• full of or showing high-spirited merriment

verb

• be silly or tease one another

joyful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of or producing joy

adjective satellite

• full of high-spirited delight

jubilant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

• full of high-spirited delight

lively
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of life and energy

adjective satellite

• full of zest or vigor

• quick and energetic

• elastic; rebounds readily

• filled with events or activity

• full of spirit; full of life

spirited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

adjective satellite

• marked by lively action

• willing to face danger

• made lively or spirited

sunny
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

vivacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• vigorous and animated

Best Hypernyms For FESTIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for festive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
celebratory happy joyous lively merry

Alternatives for MERRY

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