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I suppose I am gently cynical about notions of who we think we are, but I certainly don't hate my fellow man. I think my cinema, although it might often deal with death and decay, is highly celebratory.
Peter Greenaway

Meaning of "celebratory" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CELEBRATORY

celebratory  [ˈsɛləbreɪtərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CELEBRATORY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Celebratory is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CELEBRATORY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of celebratory in the English dictionary

The definition of celebratory in the dictionary is organized to celebrate birthday, success etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CELEBRATORY


acceleratory
ækˈsɛləreɪtərɪ
amelioratory
əˌmiːljəˈreɪtərɪ
anticipatory
ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪtərɪ
circulatory
ˌsɜːkjʊˈleɪtərɪ
compensatory
ˌkɒmpənˈseɪtərɪ
congratulatory
kənˌɡrætʃʊˈleɪtərɪ
consecratory
ˌkɒnsɪˈkreɪtərɪ
dedicatory
ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtərɪ
demonstratory
ˌdɛmənˈstreɪtərɪ
denigratory
ˌdɛnɪˈɡreɪtərɪ
emigratory
ˌemɪˈɡreɪtərɪ
execratory
ˈɛksɪˌkreɪtərɪ
fratery
ˈfreɪtərɪ
gyratory
ˌdʒaɪəˈreɪtərɪ
immigratory
ɪmɪˈɡreɪtərɪ
oscillatory
ˌɒsɪˈleɪtərɪ
participatory
pɑːtɪsɪˈpeɪtərɪ
recuperatory
rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪtərɪ
regulatory
ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtərɪ
translatory
trænsˈleɪtərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CELEBRATORY

celeb
Celebes
Celebes Sea
celebrant
celebrate
celebrated
celebratedness
celebration
celebrative
celebrator
celebreality
celebrities
celebrity
celebrity status
celebrity wedding
celebutante
celeriac
celerity
celery
celery pine

WORDS THAT END LIKE CELEBRATORY

ambulatory
anti-inflammatory
conservatory
defamatory
derogatory
directory
discriminatory
explanatory
exploratory
inflammatory
laboratory
lavatory
mandatory
migratory
obligatory
observatory
predatory
preparatory
purgatory
research laboratory
respiratory

Synonyms and antonyms of celebratory in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «celebratory» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CELEBRATORY

Find out the translation of celebratory to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of celebratory from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «celebratory» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

庆祝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

celebración
570 millions of speakers

English

celebratory
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जश्न
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

احتفالية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

праздничный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

comemorativo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উদযাপনী অনুষ্ঠানে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

célébration
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perayaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

festlichen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

祝う
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

축하
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Celebratory
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ăn mừng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொண்டாட்ட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्सवाचा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kutlama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

celebrativo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

świąteczne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

святковий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

festive
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εορταστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

feestelike
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fest
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

feirende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of celebratory

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CELEBRATORY»

The term «celebratory» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.382 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CELEBRATORY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «celebratory» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «celebratory» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about celebratory

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7 QUOTES WITH «CELEBRATORY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word celebratory.
1
Bryan Batt
I grew up in a very celebratory town. We celebrate everything, from life to death and everything in between. So a lot of dramatics come into my aesthetic. And I'm an actor, so that adds more to the dramatic - I don't mean over-the-top. The main thing is never to be boring.
2
Athol Fugard
I think the aloe is one of South Africa's most powerful, beautiful and celebratory symbols. It survives out there in the wild when everything else is dried.
3
Peter Greenaway
I suppose I am gently cynical about notions of who we think we are, but I certainly don't hate my fellow man. I think my cinema, although it might often deal with death and decay, is highly celebratory.
4
Christina Hendricks
I guess my mom raised me right. She was very celebratory of her body. I never heard her once say, 'I feel fat.'
5
Linton Kwesi Johnson
I wrote two poems about the '81 uprisings: 'Di Great Insohreckshan' and 'Mekin Histri.' I wrote those two poems from the perspective of those who had taken part in the Brixton riots. The tone of the poem is celebratory because I wanted to capture the mood of exhilaration felt by black people at the time.
6
Deborah Mailman
Both 'Mabo' and 'The Sapphires' have been significant roles because it's about my people. They are celebratory stories, on top of allowing people to understand our history.
7
Archie Shepp
You get a show where people are jumping up and dancing, but it's not a critical event in the sense of profound catharsis. Essentially it's celebratory.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CELEBRATORY»

Discover the use of celebratory in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to celebratory and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Aquatic Biodiversity: A Celebratory Volume in Honour of ...
Even reconnaissance chapters on management and cultural impact of water bodies are included. The book combines state-of-the-art contributions in aquatic sciences.
Koen Martens, Henri J. Dumont, 2003
2
Pomegranates: 70 Celebratory Recipes
POMEGRANATES offers the natural and cultural history of the pomegranate throughout the world; gives tips on how to buy, eat, and use this delectable fruit; and then dishes up a comprehensive collection of 70 pomegranate recipes.More and ...
Ann Kleinberg, 2013
3
The Book of Uncommon Prayer: Contemplative and Celebratory ...
Provides the framework for a variety of worship services--including prayers, group readings, devotionals, scripture index, and a music CD. A flexible worship -planning resource for youth workers, camp counselors, and retreat leaders.
Steven L. Case, 2009
4
Proceedings of the Dalgarno Celebratory Symposium: ...
This unique volume is a compendium of scientific contributions inspired by the work of Alex Dalgarno in the fields of atomic, molecular, and optical physics, astrophysics, astrochemistry, and atmospheric physics.
James F. Babb, 2010
5
35 Years of Fuzzy Set Theory: Celebratory Volume Dedicated ...
This book is a tribute to Etienne E. Kerre on the occasion of his retirement on October 1st, 2010, after being active for 35 years in the field of fuzzy set theory.
Chris Cornelis, Glad Deschrijver, Mike Nachtegael, 2010
6
The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy
Celebratory touch often occurs spontaneously and is usually an expression of joy , excitement, or pride. This type of touch tends to reflect a tone of inclusiveness and is generally reciprocal in nature. The inclusive quality of celebratory touch ...
Mic Hunter, Jim Struve, 1998
7
The Theology of the First Christians
13. The. Origin. and. Development. of. the. Early. Christian. Celebratory. Meal. The tradition of the Lord's Supper reveals essential aspects of early Christian theological history. If we want to uncover and reconstruct this history on the basis of ...
Walter Schmithals, 1997
8
The Parent You Want to Be: Who You Are Matters More Than ...
Bess Truman Every celebratory parent knows the value of commemorating milestones. And even those parents who grew up in homes where celebrations were rare can learn to embrace a celebratory spirit. The one who celebrates, according ...
Les and Leslie Parrott, 2009
9
We're Going on a Bear Hunt: A Celebratory Pop-up Edition
Now fans of the original classic can join in all the fun of the bear hunt with this incredible collectible edition featuring pop-ups, flaps to lift, tabs to pull, and sound effects!
Michael Rosen, 2007
10
Sound of Worship: A Handbook of Acoustics and Sound System ...
CHAPTER OUTLINE Case Studies St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Miami Shores, Florida 74 St. Dominic Catholic Church 76 We now turn our attention to the acoustics of the Celebratory church. In Chapter 6 we briefly covered the second ...
Douglas R. Jones, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CELEBRATORY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term celebratory is used in the context of the following news items.
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SC man fires celebratory rounds after running out of fireworks …
After he ran out of fireworks about midnight, the man said, he grabbed his .22 caliber Smith & Wesson handgun and fired off several celebratory ... «Raw Story, Jul 15»
2
Celebratory gun fire hits Bradenton home
A Bradenton woman is fortunate to be alive, after celebratory gunfire on Saturday, July 4, pierced the roof of her home and the bullet landed on ... «FOX 13 Tampa Bay, WTVT-TV, Jul 15»
3
Police investigate whether celebratory Fourth of July gunfire in …
At least three people were shot during Fourth of July celebrations in Kansas City. A teen, a man and a woman were wounded in the shootings. «KCTV Kansas City, Jul 15»
4
Get a slice of the celebratory action: Here's how to bake an Elizabeth …
It's time for Buckinghamshire's bakers to rise to the occasion and take on the challenge of making Britain's best Elizabeth Sponge cake. With the ... «Get Bucks, Jul 15»
5
Tigerair partners with STB to offer celebratory fare of 50% off
To commemorate this occasion, Tigerair has announced a celebratory fare of 50 per cent off on all Singapore-bound Tigerair flights from five ... «TravelBizMonitor, Jul 15»
6
Neighbor sought for questioning after teen shot to death by …
Two days after a 16-year-old girl was shot to death by celebratory gunfire while sitting in the living room of her home, police said they are still ... «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
7
Second person sought in 'celebratory' July 4th College Park killing
Lt. Scott McBride, Fulton County police spokesman, said the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve are the two days when celebratory gunfire is ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
8
Teen killed by celebratory gunfire on July 4th
Teen killed by celebratory gunfire on July 4th. While watching a movie in her home, a 16-year-old was hit and killed by a bullet. Police believe ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
9
7-year-old boy wounded by celebratory bullet while watching …
A 7-year-old Nebraska boy was recovering after being hit with a bullet that police believe was fired as part of a Fourth of July celebration. «Raw Story, Jul 15»
10
Harley Quinn Gets Celebratory in New Suicide Squad Pic
Harley Quinn Gets Celebratory in New Suicide Squad Pic. by Kit Simpson Browne ⋅ Posted on July 6th, 2015 at 6:16am. Kit Simpson BrowneStaff Writer, ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»

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