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

Examples of celebratory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a subsequent post, Lil Kim posted images of Royal showing off her celebratory hairstyle, which is a ponytail with bangs and tendrils at her ears. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 June 2024

The loud cheers, the celebratory music and lights and all the other exciting stimulation that make up the fun at a baseball game can be just too much for families affected by autism. —Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024

Its celebratory atmosphere mixes well with a menu featuring multiple cuts of steak as well as seafood dishes. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024

In honor of Pride Month, Katy Perry is reimagining Harrison Butker’s controversial graduation speech as something a bit more celebratory. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above