Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
congratulatory
adjective
/kənˈɡrætʃ.ə.lə.tɔːr.i/
Definition
Expressing joy or pleasure at someone’s achievement or good fortune.
Examples
- She received a congratulatory message from her colleagues after her promotion.
- The mayor delivered a congratulatory speech at the award ceremony.
- He sent her a congratulatory card for her graduation.
Meaning
Congratulatory pertains to the act of offering congratulations, typically in recognition of a person’s accomplishments or milestones.
Synonyms
- Complimentary
- Laudatory
- Commendatory
- Celebratory
