festlich
Translation
festive, celebratory, ceremonial, formal
Examples
Die Stimmung war sehr festlich.
The atmosphere was very festive.
Er trug ein festliches Hemd.
He wore a festive shirt.
Das war ein festlicher Anlass.
That was a festive occasion.
Grammar Patterns
to be festive ((etwas)) ist festlich The atmosphere was festive.
a festive ((noun)) ein festliches ((Nomen)) She is wearing a festive dress.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feierlich (ceremonial), fröhlich (joyful); Antonyms: alltäglich (everyday), traurig (sad)
Etymology
Derived from 'Fest' (festival) with the adjectival suffix '-lich' (similar to '-ly' or '-ive').
Memory Tips
Means 'like a festival' ('Fest'). It can describe anything: festive clothes, a festive atmosphere, etc.