Meaning & use

Celebratory

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Relating to or marking a celebration; expressing joy or festivity.

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The team gathered for a celebratory dinner after winning the championship.

Fireworks lit up the sky in a celebratory display for the new year.

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Derived from "celebrate," this adjective is commonly used to describe events, meals, or moods tied to an achievement or occasion.

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