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Celebration

v.

carouse

Meaning: to party, celebrate

Usage: The fans caroused downtown after their team won the championship.

v.

cavort

Meaning: to leap about, behave boisterously

Usage: The adults ate their dinners on the patio, while the children cavorted around the pool.

v.

rhapsodize

Meaning: to engage in excessive enthusiasm

Usage: The critic rhapsodized about the movie, calling it an instant classic.

adj.

convivial

Meaning: friendly, lively, and enjoyable

Usage: The restaurant’s convivial atmosphere put me immediately at ease.