Synonyms of congratulated

congratulated

verb

past tense of congratulate

as in commended

to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune

let me be the first to congratulate you on winning the award

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commended
• hugged
• cheered
• praised
• complimented
• applauded
• saluted
• felicitated
• hailed
• extolled
• lauded
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diminished
• minimized
• decried
• disparaged
• discounted
• belittled
• depreciated
• put down
• wrote off
• deprecated
• ridiculed
• teased
• mocked
• taunted
• jeered
• bad-mouthed
• cried down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of congratulated

In a statement sent to Variety in March, Parton congratulated Cyrus on the anniversary special. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

In the comments, fans congratulated Aly on her Broadway debut while others shared their disappointment over not being able to see the duo live. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

In the letter, written after Eminem was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Parton congratulated the rapper on the honor and encouraged him to continued creating work that inspires others. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026

National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson congratulated Singer in a statement. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

In the comments, a few of Howey’s Ginny & Georgia costars congratulated her on the newest addition to her family. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

The tulle design was covered in gold appliqués, and featured a voluminous skirt that created a soft silhouette as Swift congratulated the bride. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Patrick Mahomes was one of several players who congratulated the couple on social media. — Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026

Walter put a take-it-or-leave-it bid on the table so high — hundreds of millions above where the other bidders had been in the process — that former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt called off the auction and congratulated Walter. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026