celebratory
Americanadjective
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relating to or being the commemoration of an event with ceremonies or festivities.
The month of December features several celebratory occasions for our family—both our parents’ birthdays, their wedding anniversary, and Christmas.
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expressing praise.
His new single, recorded last month, is a celebratory ode to family and life on the land.
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of or relating to a party, drinking spree, or uninhibited good time.
The New Year was underway at the ski resort even before the celebratory hangovers from last night's party had faded away.
Etymology
Origin of celebratory
Example Sentences
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But life goes on, and the mood was celebratory.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
However, on Monday, in front of 19,000 fans at the club's celebratory parade, the 29-year-old announced a shock u-turn, and her decision to sign a new four-year deal.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
After the trial concluded, the founder of Indivisible Baldwin County, the group that had organized the No Kings protest, rounded up a small crew for a celebratory dinner at the pizza parlor down the block.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
If the celebratory tone was a weakness for critics, it was a strength for fans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
She did her little celebratory dance, which consisted of lots of jumps and spins, but she seemed less enthusiastic than usual.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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