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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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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

Everyone - well, almost everyone - will be able to find somewhere to hold a celebratory photo op.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

A ballroom is an intrinsically public, celebratory structure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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

As the celebratory mood continued, Brooklyn got up and walked over to Mother.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti