gratulant
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of gratulant
1425–75; late Middle English: joyful < Latin grātulant- (stem of gratulāns ), equivalent to grātul- express joy ( gratulate ) + -ant- -ant
Example Sentences
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A kingly nature, an angelic mind, A spotless soul, prompt aspect and keen eye, Quick penetration, contemplation high And truly worthy of the breast which shrined: In bright assembly lovely ladies join'd To grace that festival with gratulant joy, Amid so many and fair faces nigh Soon his good judgment did the fairest find.
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