congratulatory
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of congratulatory
1515–25; < Medieval Latin congrātulātōrius, equivalent to Latin congrātulā ( rī ) ( see congratulate) + -tōrious -tory 1
Vocabulary lists containing congratulatory
Example Sentences
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Several were congratulatory - he's a popular figure in the Park ward of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, having served there for Labour since 2021.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Essayli is popular with high-level administration officials, and received a congratulatory post on X from Vice President JD Vance over the filing of fraud cases earlier this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
Xi sent a "congratulatory message" to Doumbouya on Sunday, state news agency Xinhua reported.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
He is known for keeping in touch with local officials and attending to small details, such as providing congratulatory certificates to graduating high-school seniors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
“And I figured your friends might not be so congratulatory, since their ranks aren’t as high. So quit moping and come with us. I’m going to shoot a muffin off Marlene’s head.”
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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