gratulate
verb (used with object)
to hail with joy; express joy at.
gratulatory
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a word derived from
gratulate.
Example Sentences
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The tone of the manifestation was good-humoured, but it was not gratulatory.
From The Bostonians, Vol. II (of II) by James, Henry
Having dispatched but three electric missives, he received no less than eight gratulatory bulletins in return.
From The American by James, Henry
He composed “all the devises, pastimes, and plays at Norwich” when Queen Elizabeth was entertained there; as well as gratulatory verses to her at Woodstock.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac
Festivities were his delight; he was ever on the lookout for occasions of celebration: any excuse for a gratulatory function sufficed him.
From Success A Novel by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
It read, "All local papers out highly gratulatory references your efforts to punish guilty parties."
From The Freebooters of the Wilderness by Laut, Agnes C. (Agnes Christina)
