congratulatory
adjective/kənˌɡrætʃəˈlətɔri/
Frequency rank: #16,672 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
expressing praise or good wishes for an achievement or special occasion.
Example sentence
The manager sent congratulatory messages to everyone who passed the certification exam.
Synonyms & related words
- celebratory
- complimentary
- approving
- commendatory
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