gratulatory

/'grætjulətəri/

Thân thiện

The team sent a gratulatory message to their colleague for the promotion.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Expressing congratulations: Used to describe words, actions, or messages that are intended to congratulate someone on their success, achievement, or good fortune. It is synonymous with "congratulatory."

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • She received a gratulatory letter from the university president upon her graduation.
  • The mayor gave a brief gratulatory speech at the opening ceremony.
  • His tone was warm and gratulatory when he heard the news of my promotion.

Advanced Usage

• "Gratulatory address": A formal speech or written statement expressing congratulations.
  • The valedictorian's speech was followed by a gratulatory address from the dean.
• "Gratulatory message/telegram": A note or communication sent to convey congratulations.
  • In the past, people often sent gratulatory telegrams for weddings.

Variants and Related Words

• Gratulate (verb, archaic): To congratulate.
  • He came to gratulate the newlyweds.
• Gratulation (noun, archaic): The act of expressing joy for another's good fortune; congratulation.
  • There was much gratulation at the announcement.

Synonyms

• Congratulatory: Expressing praise and approval for an achievement.
• Complimentary: Expressing praise or admiration.
• Applauding: Showing approval or praise, especially by clapping.

Antonyms

• Critical: Expressing disapproval or pointing out faults.
• Condemnatory: Expressing strong disapproval.
• Disparaging: Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth.

Notes on Usage

• Formality and Rarity: "Gratulatory" is a formal and somewhat rare word in modern English. "Congratulatory" is far more common in everyday usage.
• Context: It is typically used in formal writing, speeches, or historical contexts. It is not commonly used in casual conversation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
   • a congratulatory telegram
   • the usual congratulatory crowd was conspicuously absent
   • a gratulatory address

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