celebratory

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English

Etymology

From celebrate +‎ -ory.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪtəɹi/
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Adjective

celebratory (comparative more celebratory, superlative most celebratory)

  1. Having the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.
    • 2012 May 13, Alistair Magowan, “Sunderland 0-1 Man Utd”, in BBC Sport:
      But, with United fans in celebratory mood as it appeared their team might snatch glory, they faced an anxious wait as City equalised in stoppage time.

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