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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A new trophy waited for the winners on a plinth, with their crowning moment marked by sparklers and celebratory music.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Afterward, I wanted to walk to Figaro Bistrot, the French restaurant down the way, for a celebratory glass of wine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
By the end of that episode, there will have been enough sweet, celebratory moments to have rewarded your investment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
But a review of FLAG’s finances, donor operations and online donation network reveals a less celebratory picture.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Aunt Melissa insists on cooking a celebratory my-brother-is-no-longer.unemployed dinner for Dad.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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