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gratulatory

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Expressing or characterized by gratulation; congratulatory.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a congratulatory telegram
  • the usual congratulatory crowd was conspicuously absent
  • a gratulatory address

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: congratulatory

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin grātulātōrius.