celebratory
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //səˈɫɛbɹəˌtɔɹi// UK //sˈɛləbɹətəɹˌi// cel·e·bra·to·ry
adj. used to describe something done to mark a happy event or a special occasion. It is the feeling of a party or a special win.
adj. relating to or characteristic of a celebration; expressing happiness or pride over a specific achievement or event. Often used to describe atmospheres, events, or moods.
We had a celebratory dinner after I passed my exam.
The team popped open a bottle of champagne in a celebratory gesture after winning the championship.
The city was filled with a celebratory atmosphere as thousands of people gathered in the square to mark the end of the long conflict.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'feel' or 'be'.