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festive

The word “festive” has 2 syllables: fes-tive

It's pronounced as /ˈfɛstɪv/

What is synonym and antonym for festive?

In the thesaurus, “festive” has 93 synonyms and 68 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for festive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for festive

Antonyms for festive

  • abject
  • aggrieved
  • anguished
  • black
  • bleak
  • blue
  • brokenhearted
  • cheerless
  • comfortless
  • crestfallen
  • crying
  • dark
  • dejected
  • depressed
  • depressing
  • desolate
  • despondent
  • disconsolate
  • discontented
  • disgruntled
  • disheartened
  • dismal
  • dispirited
  • doleful
  • dolorous
  • downcast
  • downhearted
  • dreary
  • dull
  • forlorn
  • gloomy
  • glum
  • gray
  • grey
  • groaning
  • heartbroken
  • heartsick
  • heavyhearted
  • joyless
  • lachrymose
  • lethargic
  • listless
  • low-spirited
  • lugubrious
  • melancholy
  • miserable
  • moaning
  • moody
  • morose
  • mournful
  • plaintive
  • sad
  • saddened
  • saturnine
  • sluggish
  • sobbing
  • somber
  • sombre
  • sorrowful
  • sorry
  • sullen
  • torpid
  • unhappy
  • wailing
  • weeping
  • woebegone
  • woeful
  • wretched

Meanings of festive

  • adjective
    1. Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.
    2. In the mood to celebrate.

Example Sentences

  • The house looked festive with colorful lights and decorations.
  • She wore a festive red dress to the holiday party.
  • The music created a festive atmosphere during the celebration.
  • Everyone was in a festive mood as the new year approached.
  • The streets were filled with festive parades and performers.

On this page you'll find 161 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to festive, such as: abject, aggrieved, amused, amusing, anguished, animated, antic.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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