Congratulatory (Adjective)
Meaning
Expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune; "a congratulatory telegram"; "the usual congratulatory crowd was conspicuously absent"; "a gratulatory address".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company sent a congratulatory email to the employee on her promotion to a managerial position.
- The congratulatory crowd cheered as the newlyweds walked out of the church.
- She received a congratulatory phone call from her parents after she graduated from college.
- The congratulatory message from the CEO was read aloud at the employee's retirement party.
- The team received a congratulatory visit from the mayor after winning the championship game.