Word
celebratory
Phoneticscel·e·bra·to·ry, stress on the second syllable
US/səˈɫɛbɹəˌtɔɹi/
UK/sˈɛləbɹətəɹˌi/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“We had a celebratory dinner after I passed my exam.”
contextual
“The team popped open a bottle of champagne in a celebratory gesture after winning the championship.”
complex
“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'.
Real-World Examples
“An excellent cook, Anne delighted in hosting dinner parties and larger celebratory occasions.” “There is a celebratory feeling in the air at End of the Road festival this year as it turns 20.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/celebratory