celebratory

English

Etymology

celebrate +‎ -ory

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/

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^[1]:

     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.

Translations

Having the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration

• German: feierlich (de), festlich (de), Feier-
• Hebrew: חגיגי‎ (khagigí)

• Romanian: celebrant (ro) m