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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Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
If ever there was a band that deserved this celebratory victory lap, it is the Whigs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
If the celebratory tone was a weakness for critics, it was a strength for fans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
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
It’s gratified her to go to all this effort— to make a final, celebratory meal for her children, her friends.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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