celebratory
UK: /səˈlɛbrət(ə)ri/ | US: /ˈsɛləbrəˌtɔri/
adj. relating to or expressing celebration; festive
The word celebratory traces back to Latin celebrare, meaning "to honor or frequent." Over time, celebrare evolved into celebrate in English, retaining its core meaning of marking a significant event. The suffix -ory was added to form an adjective, shifting the focus from the action (celebrate) to the quality of being festive (celebratory). This reflects a linguistic pattern where verb roots are adapted into descriptive terms.
The room was filled with celebratory cheers after the team’s victory.
She wore a celebratory dress to the graduation party.
The fireworks added a celebratory touch to the New Year’s Eve event.
His speech had a celebratory tone, acknowledging everyone’s hard work.
The restaurant offered a celebratory menu for special occasions.