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celebratory

[sel-uh-bruh-tawr-ee] / ˈsɛl ə brəˌtɔr i /
ADJECTIVE
commemorative
Synonyms
STRONG
memorial
WEAK
commemoratory dedicatory in memory in remembrance observing
Antonyms
WEAK
dishonoring forgetful neglectful neglecting
ADJECTIVE
congratulatory
Synonyms
STRONGEST
complimentary
WEAK
flattering laudatory
ADJECTIVE
honorary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
titular
WEAK
congratulatory
ADJECTIVE
triumphant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
elated exultant glorious happy jubilant proud triumphal victorious
WEAK
boastful champion conquering dominant in the lead looking good lucky on top out front prizewinning rejoicing swaggering unbeaten undefeated winning
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depressed discouraged sad sorrowful unhappy
WEAK
defeated failing losing unsuccessful

Example Sentences

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But the wedding banquet felt "sad", not celebratory, says Serhiy.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

When LaRavia walked into the Lakers locker room after his pre-game warmups, he was greeted with celebratory calls of “Mr. 82.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Later that month, Jessica returned to the police department, along with Eddings and her students, for a celebratory press conference that rocketed the news of Perkins’ arrest across the globe.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

If Ms. Gage wanted some celebratory leaven, she could have visited Dayton, Ohio’s many sites devoted to the Wright Brothers and their world-changing invention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Then the creature opens its mouth and lets out a noise that is a cross between a whistle and a celebratory “Woo!”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer