congratulating
v.v. to say something nice to someone because they have done something good or achieved a goal.
v. to express praise or good wishes to someone in recognition of an achievement or success.
I am congratulating my friend on her new job.
The manager spent the morning congratulating the team on their record-breaking sales figures.
While the formal ceremony was brief, the president spent several minutes congratulating the scientists on their groundbreaking discovery before the press arrived.
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- Adjectivecongratulatory
Last updated May 18, 2026