congratulatory

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪtɔri/ UK /kənˌɡrætʃʊˈleɪtəri/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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adj
expressing pleasure and praise for someone's success, good fortune, or special occasion

The team received a congratulatory message from the mayor after winning the final.

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Synonyms

1 adj · expressing pleasure and... celebratorycomplimentarygratulatory

Opposites

critical condemnatory

Word family

Related forms congratulate congratulation felicitation celebration

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Phrases (1)

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congratulatory telegram
a telegraph message expressing pleasure at someone's achievement or good fortune

Adjective + noun

Etymology

Formed from congratulate + -ory. Congratulate comes from Latin congratulari, 'to wish joy together,' from con- ('together') + gratulari ('show joy, give thanks'), a verb related to gratus, 'pleasing, welcome.'

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