centenary
adjective C1
Plain meaning
the 100th anniversary of an event
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means the 100th anniversary of an event, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalHis response sounded centenary, so the conversation became difficult.
examThe passage presents a centenary assessment of the policy’s wider consequences.
Common collocations
a centenary responsecentenary behavioura centenary situation
Watch out
Do not use “very centenary” automatically; some advanced adjectives already carry a strong meaning or need a more natural intensifier.
Word family
centenaryness (noun, where natural)centenaryly (adverb, where natural)