Word
congratulatory
Phoneticscon·grat·u·la·to·ry
US/kənˈɡɹætʃəɫəˌtɔɹi/
UK/kənɡɹˈætʃʊlˈeɪtəɹˌi/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“She received many congratulatory messages after her promotion.”
contextual
“The manager sent a congratulatory note to the team after they finished the project ahead of schedule.”
complex
“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.”
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