festive

As adjectives the difference between festive and joyous

is that festive is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration while joyous is full of joy; happy.

As adjectives the difference between festive and elated

is that festive is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration while elated is extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased.

As a verb elated is

(elate).

As an adjective festive

is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

As a noun festivity is

(often|pluralized) a festival or similar celebration.

Festive is a synonym of lighthearted.

As adjectives the difference between festive and lighthearted

is that festive is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration while lighthearted is joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive not depressed or sad.

Festive is a synonym of playful.

As adjectives the difference between festive and playful

is that festive is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration while playful is liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

Festive is a related term of cheery.

As adjectives the difference between festive and cheery

is that festive is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration while cheery is in a good mood, happy, cheerful.

As adjectives the difference between festive and merry

is that festive is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration while merry is jolly and full of high spirits.

As a proper noun Merry is

{{surname|from=nicknames}} Originally a nickname for a merry person.

Festive is a related term of cheerful.

As adjectives the difference between festive and cheerful

is that festive is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration while cheerful is noticeably happy and optimistic.

Festive is a related term of gay.

As an adjective festive

is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

As a noun gay is

nape.

As a verb gay is

to crow.