Local English word record

gratulatory

adjective · 1 sense

expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune

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Examples

  • a congratulatory telegram
  • the usual congratulatory crowd was conspicuously absent
  • a gratulatory address

Word relationships

Synonyms

congratulatory

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