congratulatory
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈɡɹætʃəɫəˌtɔɹi// UK //kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˈeɪtəɹˌi// con·grat·u·la·to·ry
adj. used to show that you are happy for someone because they have done something well. You use this to describe messages, letters, or even a smile that shows you are proud of them.
adj. expressing or intended to express praise or approval for a person's success or achievement. Often used to describe formal or written communication.
She received many congratulatory messages after her promotion.
The manager sent a congratulatory note to the team after they finished the project ahead of schedule.
Despite the initial setbacks, the athlete eventually received a series of congratulatory letters from former champions who had faced similar challenges in their own careers.