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celebration of love

celebration of love

1 3.5
An event that honors love and a romantic relationship, like a wedding
  • noun
translation icon : celebración del amor
  • The fun times and celebration of love are wonderful, but the abundance of chocolate makes me feel just as warm inside.

Examples

  • This is a celebration of love.

  • A couple of celebrations of love.

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  • Weddings are a celebration of love and commitment...

  • The wedding ceremony was a beautiful celebration of love that brought together family and friends.

  • Their anniversary dinner turned into a grand celebration of love, filled with laughter and sweet memories.

  • Every Valentine's Day, they host a celebration of love to honor their relationship with music and dancing.

Synonyms

wedding
vscelebration of love
1.0

A ceremony and celebration where two people get married

focuses on celebrating love and relationships, not only the legal joining
celebration
vscelebration of love
430 1.0

A happy event such as a party that marks a special occasion or achievement

is specifically about honoring romantic love and relationships rather than any occasion
wedding day
vscelebration of love
87 1.0

The day when two people get married

is any event honoring romantic relationships, not limited to a single date
wedding anniversary
vscelebration of love
38 1.0

The day each year when a married couple celebrates the date they married

is any event that honors love, not only yearly remembrances of a joining
matrimony
vscelebration of love
  • Formal
24 5.3

A formal ceremony when two people become married

is secular and social, celebrating love without necessarily invoking religion
wedding reception
vscelebration of love
19 1.8

A party after a wedding where people celebrate the marriage

covers any honoring event for love, not only the after-ceremony party
wedding ceremony
vscelebration of love
14 1.1

A formal event where two people promise to marry and exchange vows

is about honoring romantic love more broadly, not only the official ritual
marriage ceremony
vscelebration of love
6 2.3

A formal event where two people promise to be partners

is broader, marking love in many forms beyond a formal ritual
observance
vscelebration of love
  • Formal
6 4.7

A formal event to mark or honor a special day

is more personal and romantic, focusing on love and relationships rather than formality
lovefest
vscelebration of love
  • Informal
3 6.9

An event where people show lots of praise, hugs, and warm feelings toward each other

is a focused honoring of romantic relationships rather than general affectionate praise
love-in
vscelebration of love
  • Archaic
3 8.6

A gathering where people celebrate love, peace, and kindness

targets romantic relationships and milestone events rather than broad social causes
love feast
vscelebration of love
1 7.2

A meal people often share in a church to bring them closer

is aimed at celebrating romantic bonds and important relationship milestones instead
nuptials
vscelebration of love
6.6

A wedding ceremony where people celebrate a marriage

is the general honoring of romantic relationships rather than the formal rite

Antonyms

963 2.9

An official ending of a marriage by a court

107 3.4

The end of a relationship, often between romantic partners or groups

How Romantic

wedding
1.0
celebration of love
1 3.5
engagement
186 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

celebration + of + love

The meaning 'an event honoring love' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'celebration' (a social gathering to mark something) with 'of love' (the thing being celebrated). The construction 'celebration of X' is a standard, compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily infer this meaning.

Etymology

The phrase celebration of love gives a clear picture: people come together in a party or ceremony to celebrate love. So, it is used for events like weddings or anniversaries that 'mark' or 'honor' a romantic relationship.