✅ Commemorative refers to something done in order to serve as a memorial or reminder for an event or occasion (a commemorative dinner).

✅ Celebratory refers to something done in order to celebrate an event or occasion (a celebratory ice-cream).

✅ Both of these words refer to things which honor a certain event.

✅ Commemorative can suggest a somber or serious tone, whereas celebratory often suggests a happier, more festive tone (To mark the tenth anniversary, we had a commemorative get-together; We had a celebratory feast after our exam results were released).

✅ Nosy means being overly interested in other people’s business (a nosy neighbor).

✅ Intrusive means involving yourself in something in an unwelcome way (an intrusive family member).

✅ Both of these words refer to involving yourself in other people’s lives.

✅ Nosy emphasizes being interested and wanting information, whereas intrusive emphasizes feeling entitled to information (He was nosy and always looking at my work; He would always ask intrusive questions).

✅ Spirited describes something that shows energy, vitality, or courage (a spirited debate about modern music).

✅ Animated describes something that shows energy and liveliness (She was always animated when discussing her cat).

✅ These words refer to things which show energy and force.

✅ Spirited emphasizes courage and strength, whereas animated emphasizes energy (an animated explanation; a spirited performance in the ring).