celebratory

adjective

cel·e·bra·to·ry ˈse-lə-brə-ˌtȯr-ē

ˌse-lə-ˈbrā-tə-rē

: of, relating to, expressing, or characterized by celebration

The tone of the article was celebratory.

Both band and audience seemed in celebratory moods, with massive cheers erupting when the lights went out …—

Emily Burnham

: used or intended for use in celebrating

We went for a celebratory drink after the game.

And you can even find meals that don't have any turkey at all; for many Westerners, Thanksgiving dinner is more about celebratory feasting than ironclad tradition, so chefs update their menus with everything from lobster with tomato-basil polenta to butternut squash lasagna.—

Colleen Dunn Bates

Also beginning in earnest is the crop of celebratory activities to mark the 250th anniversary of the quintessential college town.—

James Heflin

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Following his acceptance speech, the pair embraced in the audience, sharing a celebratory kiss, which was reminiscent of his iconic smooch with his costar Kristen Bell in Nobody Wants This. —

Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Chelsea Handler hosted the Critics Choice Awards, which was both celebratory and featured a number of references to the recent Los Angeles wildfires. —

Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025 Known for his celebratory backflips, Edwards became a household name in NASCAR circles. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 The little boy then stands up, suddenly dressed in boxing shorts and gloves, and lands a knockout punch on a celebratory bell on the wall, signifying the end of treatment. —

Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for celebratory