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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It’s tender, fragrant and built for easy slicing, the kind of bake that feels both low-effort and quietly celebratory.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
But at the very last minute the celebratory parade, to be attended by the president, was cancelled - and the government and military were tight-lipped about why.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Three Los Angeles school district unions won major victories with deals that bring hefty raises and prompted celebratory messages about a new chapter in local education progress.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
A ballroom is an intrinsically public, celebratory structure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Its huge head holds a celebratory harness, and its curved tusks are painted with colorful designs.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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