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- [fes-tiv]
- /ˈfɛs tɪv/
- /ˈfestɪvlɪ/
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- [fes-tiv]
- /ˈfɛs tɪv/
Definitions of festively word
- adjective festively pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival: festive decorations; a festive meal. 1
- adjective festively joyous; merry: a festive mood. 1
- noun festively In a festive manner. 1
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Origin of festively
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Latin fēstīvus merry, equivalent to fēst(us) festal + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Festively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
festively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
festively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for festively
adverb festively
- tumultuously — full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar: a tumultuous celebration.
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