kənˈgrætʃələˌtori 
kənˈgræʤələˌtori,
British kənˌgrætʃəˈleɪtri
formal
: showing someone that you are happy because of his or her success or good luck : expressing congratulations
The team got a congratulatory phone call from the president.
a congratulatory handshake
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“Congratulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/congratulatory. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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