congratulatory (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *congratulatory*:
ADJECTIVE	all	congratulatory, gratulatory	expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune

congratulatory > pronunciation
Sounds	kahngrae'chahlahtao.riy
Rhymes	accusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...

English > *congratulatory*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	expressive 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"
Synonym	gratulatory
Broader	felicitous	Exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
Verbs	congratulate	say something to someone that expresses praise
	congratulate	express congratulations
	congratulate	pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
	congratulate	be proud of

HyperDic: congratulatory