celebratory toast

Words while clinking

A celebratory toast is words spoken before drinking in honor of a person, achievement, or occasion: The best man gave a celebratory toast to the newlyweds.

The phrase emphasizes the festive nature of the gesture—marking a success, milestone, or happy event rather than a solemn remembrance.

Related

pop the cork · glasses · clink glasses · clink · speech · best man speech · words of praise · salute · raise · wedding · wedding reception · bubbly · prosecco · flutes · sparkling · congratulations · good health · honor

Opposites
social function/intent

celebratory toasteulogy

Tribute for the dead

condemnation · denunciation · roast · rebuke · curse

communication style

celebratory toastdrinking alone

Consuming alcohol without company

quiet contemplation · no comment

emotional valence/occasion

celebratory toastmemorial tribute

Honor given posthumously

dirge · lament · roast · obituary · elegy

Family

celebratory, celebrate, celebration, celebrates, celebrated, celebrating, celebrant, celebrants, celebrity

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G