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festal

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

festive, relating to a festival or feast

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

offering fun and gaiety

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a festive (or festal) occasion
  • gay and exciting night life
  • a merry evening

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gay, festive, merry

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle French festal, from Latin festum (“feast”).