celebratory

/ˌseləˈbreɪtəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈseləbrətɔːri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈse-lə-brə-ˌtȯr-ē ˌse-lə-ˈbrā-tə-rē/ (ame, mw)

celebratory — adjective

  • celebratorypositive
  • more celebratorycomparative
  • most celebratorysuperlative

1. done to honor and enjoy a happy event or achievement, with people coming togethe

1.形容詞B2
釋義

done to honor and enjoy a happy event or achievement, with people coming together in a joyful way

例句

Amara ordered a celebratory cake for her grandmother's eightieth birthday.

collocation: celebratory cake / celebratory + food or drink

Kenji raised a celebratory glass after the team won the championship.

celebratory + noun for a gesture marking a special moment

同義詞
  • festive

    emphasizes the lively, colorful atmosphere of a celebration rather than the act of marking a specific event

  • jubilant

    describes an intense personal feeling of joy and triumph, more emotional than 'celebratory'

  • commemorative

    focuses on remembering and honoring a past event, often with a serious or solemn tone

反義詞
  • somber

    describes a dark, serious, or subdued mood — the opposite of a celebratory atmosphere

  • mournful

    expressing sadness or grief, typically associated with loss rather than joy

文法句型

celebratory + noun

用法筆記

Usually placed before a noun to describe an event, object, or mood (e.g., celebratory dinner, celebratory speech). Less commonly used after linking verbs such as 'be' or 'feel'.

常見錯誤

❌Mozart is a celebratory composer from the 18th century.
✅Mozart is a celebrated composer from the 18th century.
💡'celebratory' means 'relating to a celebration,' while 'celebrated' means 'famous and widely admired.'