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congratulatory

cong·ra·tu·latory

UK/kɒŋˌɡɹæt͡ʃuːˈleɪtəɹiː/ US/kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃələˌtɔɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

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”
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Origin

From congratulate + -ory.

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