HyperDic: congratulatory

English > 1 sense of the word congratulatory:
ADJECTIVEallcongratulatory, gratulatoryexpressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
congratulatory > pronunciation
Soundskahngrae'chahlahtao.riy
Rhymesaccusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...
English > congratulatory: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningexpressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune.
Examples
  • "a congratulatory telegram"
  • "the usual congratulatory crowd was conspicuously absent"
Synonymgratulatory
BroaderfelicitousExhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
Verbscongratulatesay something to someone that expresses praise
congratulateexpress congratulations
congratulatepride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
congratulatebe proud of

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