congratulatory
adjective
con·grat·u·la·to·ry
kən-ˈgra-chə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 
-ˈgra-jə-
: expressing or conveying congratulations
a congratulatory message
As the magnitude of our discovery began to sink in, I thought to myself, "I think I know how we're going to be spending the next 20 years." I turned to shake hands and receive congratulatory hugs from our ecstatic workmen.—
Kent R. Weeks
see also self-congratulatory
Kent R. WeeksExamples of congratulatory in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In July 2018, Meghan gave Harry a congratulatory kiss after presenting him with the winning trophy at a charity polo match.
—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Thanks to all who sent in congratulatory notes after my column earlier this month announcing my 20th anniversary of writing this weekly missive.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
James received a standing ovation at the next timeout, while coach Darvin Ham gave him a congratulatory pat on the chest.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2024
Many of their famous friends commented their congratulatory messages in the comments section.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Curtis later shipped Lohan a spread of children's books — some of which were written by Curtis herself — as a congratulatory gift after the birth of her baby boy.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Krzyzewski joined the postgame broadcast after Sunday's win with a congratulatory message.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2024
Right now, Lin is busy fielding congratulatory calls, texts and emails.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Mar. 2024
Coach Danny Yoshikawa has also been swamped with congratulatory texts and emails from hundreds, including those from a slew of elated alums and former players, after the program’s 59-51 victory over College of the Sequoias on Sunday in Southern California.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Thanks to all who sent in congratulatory notes after my column earlier this month announcing my 20th anniversary of writing this weekly missive.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
James received a standing ovation at the next timeout, while coach Darvin Ham gave him a congratulatory pat on the chest.
—CBS News, 2 Mar. 2024
Many of their famous friends commented their congratulatory messages in the comments section.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
Curtis later shipped Lohan a spread of children's books — some of which were written by Curtis herself — as a congratulatory gift after the birth of her baby boy.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Krzyzewski joined the postgame broadcast after Sunday's win with a congratulatory message.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 22 Jan. 2024
Right now, Lin is busy fielding congratulatory calls, texts and emails.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Mar. 2024
Coach Danny Yoshikawa has also been swamped with congratulatory texts and emails from hundreds, including those from a slew of elated alums and former players, after the program’s 59-51 victory over College of the Sequoias on Sunday in Southern California.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Congratulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congratulatory. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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