View synonyms for celebratory

celebratory

[ sel-uh-bruh-tawr-ee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

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.
expressing praise:
His new single, recorded last month, is a celebratory ode to family and life on the land.
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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of celebratory¹

celebrat(e) ( def ) + -ory ¹( def )

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Example Sentences

On the day after his election, he committed himself to increasing the country’s oil and gas production, telling a celebratory crowd, “We have more liquid gold than any country in the world.”

From Salon

Some people waved Hezbollah flags; in the distance, there was the sporadic sound of celebratory gunfire.

From BBC

No matter your approach, here’s hoping your Thanksgiving is warm, celebratory, and — above all — thankful.

From Salon

Motorists driving through Beirut suburbs honked their horns as they drove in impromptu motorcades, while others waved flags and fired celebratory shots into the air.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s such an important celebratory cheer, like our version of ‘hip hip hooray,’” added Cravalho.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

celebration celebrity

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