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Jubilant vs Festive - What's the difference?

jubilant | festive |

As adjectives the difference between jubilant and festive

is that jubilant is in a state of elation while festive is having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.

jubilant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • In a state of elation.

    • Synonyms

    * (in a state of elation) delighted, elated, joyful, thrilled

    Derived terms

    * jubilantly

    festive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration.
    • The room was decked out in festive streamers, with flowers everywhere.
  • In the mood to celebrate.
    • Please put the Christmas decorations away, I'm really not in a festive mood.

    Synonyms

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