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Definitions

congratulatory

[kuhn-grach-uh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -graj-, kuhng-] / kənˈgrætʃ ə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈgrædʒ-, kəŋ- /
ADJECTIVE
congratulating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
celebratory complimentary
WEAK
flattering laudatory

Example Sentences

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He has always been congratulatory of me, almost proud of me in a sense.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Xi sent a "congratulatory message" to Doumbouya on Sunday, state news agency Xinhua reported.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

They traded congratulatory speeches and cut into a sheet cake.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

Guinness World Records sent Oscar the congratulatory email on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Reading the post, and the congratulatory comments that followed it, Debbie and Karl were left scratching their heads.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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