Definition of "festal" []

• Of, relating to, or of the nature of a feast or festival; festive. (adjective)

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• "The priest enters, clad in festal robes, a type of the heavenly bride going to her divine nuptials (this very common Introit originated in the Greek liturgy)."
• "The two released Shala men, clad in festal attire that had been brought for the purpose, and already fully armed, ran about madly embracing all their friends."
• "For me, for me, in festal halls it shall kindle o'er thy face!"