celebratory
Marking a triumph
Celebratory describes something that marks or expresses celebration: a celebratory dinner, celebratory fireworks, a celebratory toast.
The word conveys festive acknowledgment of an achievement, milestone, or happy occasion.
The mood in the room was celebratory after the team's victory.
Gathering for celebration
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
- fiestaFestive public celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
jubilee · revelry · feast · banquet · soiree · jamboree · fete · pageant
Intense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- joyIntense positive emotion
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
exuberance · glee · delight · merriment · cheerfulness · radiance · buoyancy · jollity
Recurring memorial date
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
centenary · wedding · retirement · promotion · birthday · quinceañera · bar mitzvah · christening
party
Gathering for celebration
carnival · jubilee · revelry · feast · banquet · soiree · jamboree · fete · pageant · parade
elation
Intense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- joyIntense positive emotion
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
euphoria · exuberance · glee · delight · merriment · cheerfulness · radiance · buoyancy · jollity · revelry
anniversary
Recurring memorial date
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
achievement · centenary · wedding · retirement · promotion · birthday · quinceañera · bar mitzvah · christening · dedication
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
podium · winner · conquest · laurels · accolade · crown · gold · glory · success · victorious
champagne
Effervescent celebratory wine
speech · tribute · salute · prosecco · honor · congratulations · reception · sparkling · flute · raise
celebratorymournful
Showing or feeling grief
funereal · sorrowful · somber · melancholic · sad
celebratoryfunerary
Of burial rites
elegiac · memorial · solemn · penitential · dirge-like
- celebratory musicSounds marking triumph
- celebratory songsMusic for joyous occasions
- celebratory toastSpoken honor with drinks
- celebratory drinkBeverage for special occasions
- celebratory speechRemarks honoring an occasion
- celebratory feastsElaborate meals for occasions