What is another word for gratulatory?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈat͡ʃʊlˈe͡ɪtəɹˌi] (IPA)

Gratulatory is a rare word used to describe something that expresses joy or congratulations. Some synonyms for gratulatory include celebratory, congratulatory, festive, triumphant, complimentary, cheering, laudatory and applauding. Celebratory means expressing joy and celebration. Congratulatory means expressing congratulations. Festive means characteristic of a festival or celebratory occasion. Triumphant means victorious or successful. Complimentary means conveying or expressing a compliment or praise. Cheering means giving a shout of encouragement or praise. Laudatory means expressing praise or admiration. Applauding means to show approval or appreciation by clapping hands. Each of these words is a great alternative to the word gratulatory depending on the context of use.

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What are the hypernyms for Gratulatory?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for gratulatory?

Gratulatory, which means expressing congratulations or praise, has several antonyms. Some of the commonly used antonyms for gratulatory are disapproving, condemning, criticizing, reproving, blaming, fault-finding, and denouncing. Disapproving means to express an unfavorable opinion or judgment. Condemning means to express strong disapproval or censure. Criticizing means to indicate the faults or shortcomings in something. Reproving means to reprimand or rebuke someone for their actions. Blaming means to hold someone responsible for something bad or wrong. Fault-finding means excessively critical and tending to find faults. Denouncing means publicly condemning someone or something. These antonyms convey opposite meanings to gratulatory and provide a way to express negative feelings.

What are the antonyms for Gratulatory?

Usage examples for Gratulatory

Then came a personal interview of a gratulatory nature, in which Taylor promised to invite Mr. Milliken to the Table as soon as a vacancy occurred.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
Clifford gazed upon her with a sort of enthusiastic and self-gratulatory pride; perhaps he felt to be thus loved and by such a creature was matter of pride, even in the lowest circumstances to which he could ever be exposed.
"Paul Clifford, Volume 6."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Having ere long met the gratulatory calls of his metropolitan friends, he daily beheld his lovely bride-lovely in mind as in person-becoming more and more "the worshipped cynosure of neighboring eyes;" not only adorning the highest circles of society, but filling his home with all the ineffable charms of a wedded life, inspired by the gentle graces of domestic tenderness.
"Thaddeus of Warsaw"
Jane Porter

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