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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Jubilant crowds took to the streets and the sound of celebratory fireworks sounded late into the night.
From BBC
The Latin American leg of the tour has been a critical smash, praised for its stunning visuals and celebratory atmosphere, and he arrives in the UK after playing the Super Bowl in February.
From BBC
Moreno used his own bonus to pay for 25 family members to join him on a celebratory trip to Cancún.
But the celebratory atmosphere masks a broken heart, as Bad Bunny is reminded of the ex who taught him to dance.
From BBC
Roasting fruit — berries, peaches, even cranberries tossed with a little honey and citrus zest until jammy — turns smoothies, oatmeal and salads into something celebratory.
From Salon
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