celebratory

Example Sentences

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It was odd to be alone in a room that was normally crackling with activity, but it was celebratory, too, I was enjoying myself.

From Literature

Dessert is another excellent opportunity here: a box of pastries, a sliceable cake from a favorite bakery, something that feels a little celebratory.

From Salon

They have expressed confidence in past U.S. missions, but been wary of taking a celebratory or triumphant tone — especially at the start of a war, amid intense fighting, as American troops are still dying.

From Los Angeles Times

She was delighted, and planned a celebratory picnic with her boyfriend.

From BBC

As the nominations were announced, she woke up to celebratory shouting by her husband, a producer on The Perfect Neighbor, on the phone with her best friend who co-directed The Devil is Busy.

From BBC