adj

Christmassy

KRIHS-muh-see

Christmassy (adj) means having the festive look or feeling associated with Christmas. Example: “The town square looked wonderfully christmassy with all the lights strung up.”

adj

Having the festive look or feeling associated with Christmas.

"The town square looked wonderfully christmassy with all the lights strung up."

"This playlist is a bit too christmassy for October."

How to Use Christmassy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling or looking festive in a Christmas way.

When to use it

Informal — common in everyday speech, not used in formal writing.

Word Forms

Christmassier comparative, Christmassiest superlative

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Etymology

From Christmas + the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Rhymes for Christmassy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Christmassy” mean?

The word “Christmassy” means having the festive look or feeling associated with Christmas. In plain terms, feeling or looking festive in a Christmas way.

How do you pronounce “Christmassy”?

“Christmassy” is pronounced KRIHS-muh-see (/ˈkɹɪsməsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Christmassy” in a sentence?

Here is “Christmassy” used in a sentence: “The town square looked wonderfully christmassy with all the lights strung up.”

What part of speech is “Christmassy”?

“Christmassy” is an adjective.