adj

celebratory

seh-lih-BRAY-tuh-ree

Celebratory (adj) means marking or having the feel of a celebration. Example: “They opened a bottle of champagne in a celebratory toast.”

adj

Marking or having the feel of a celebration.

"They opened a bottle of champagne in a celebratory toast."

"The office had a celebratory atmosphere after the deal closed."

How to use celebratory

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing something done in a spirit of celebration — festive, in honour of an achievement or event.

Common pairings

a celebratory drink celebratory mood celebratory dinner

Word forms

more celebratory comparative, most celebratory superlative

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Etymology

From celebrate plus the adjective ending -ory, following the same pattern as "obligatory" or "explanatory."

Rhymes for celebratory

Cory Tory gory dory Rory ivory glory story Amory Emory theory memory

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Frequently asked questions

What does “celebratory” mean?

The word “celebratory” means marking or having the feel of a celebration. In plain terms, describing something done in a spirit of celebration — festive, in honour of an achievement or event.

How do you pronounce “celebratory”?

“Celebratory” is pronounced seh-lih-BRAY-tuh-ree (/ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “celebratory” in a sentence?

Here is “celebratory” used in a sentence: “They opened a bottle of champagne in a celebratory toast.”

What part of speech is “celebratory”?

“Celebratory” is an adjective.