# celebratory

/səˈɫɛbɹəˌtɔɹi/ (US) · /sˈɛləbɹətəɹˌi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/celebratory
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb like 'feel' or 'be'.

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