gratulatory

Meanings

• a word expressing congratulations or expressing polite approval or admiration

  - "You passed the exam! Congratulations!"
  - "The painting is beautiful. I'm so impressed. Bravo!"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gratulatory
adulatory , banalitary , boastful , bountiful , congratulatory , disdainful , fawning , flattering , haughty , humble , insincere , obsequious , parsimonious , polite , pompous , pretentious , respectful , self-deprecating , sincere , solicitous , submissive , succinct , supine , tentative , thankful , thirsty , timid , tolerant , transparent , trustful , truthful , unanimous , unbiased , unconditional , uncouth , undaunted , undeniable , understanding , unified , unique , unison , universal , unwavering , unyielding , vagabond , valiant , venerated , virtuous , visionary , voluble , voluminous , voyeuristic , witty , xenophobic , yellow , zany

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Homophones

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1. graceful, gracious, graitous, greatful, greetful, greetingful, greetingly
   

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Variants

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gratulate , gratulated , gratulates , gratulating , gratulation , gratulations , gratulatory , self-gratulatory

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Forms

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gratulatory (adjective), gratulatory (adverb), gratulatory (interjection), gratulatory address, gratulatory message, gratulatory note, gratulatory remarks, gratulatory toasts, gratulatory speech

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Etymology

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from Latin gratulatus, past participle of gratulare, to express congratulations or approve, from gratus, thankful, pleasing, from gare, to provide, make available, protect

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Related Concepts

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1. congratulations: A message expressing pleasure, approval, or admiration, typically used to acknowledge an achievement or a milestone.

2. compliments: A phrase or expression of praise or admiration, typically used to acknowledge a positive attribute or a skill.

3. adulation: An excessive and often unrealistic expression of praise, approval, or admiration, typically used to describe a fawning or obsequious attitude towards someone or something.

4. flattery: An expression of undue or excessive praise, often used to manipulate or deceive someone, or to curry favor or gain approval.

5. egotism: An excessive preoccupation with one's own interests, desires, or achievements, often to the exclusion of the needs or interests of others.

6. hubris: An excessive pride, self-confidence, or arrogance, often leading to a belief in one's invulnerability or superiority, and resulting in imprudent or reckless behavior.

7. pompousness: An excessive or affected display of grandeur, importance, or dignity, often using elaborate or extravagant language, or adopting an exaggerated or pompous demeanor.

8. self-aggrandizement: An excessive and often unfounded belief in one's own importance, significance, or accomplishments, often leading to a desire to draw attention to oneself, or to seek out opportunities to promote oneself or one's achievements.

9. swagger: An overconfident and often exaggerated display of self-assurance, self-importance, or superiority, often accompanied by a strutting or ostentatious gait, or by a demonstrative or showy manner of speaking or behaving.

10. vainglory: An excessive and often unrealistic preoccupation with one's own reputation, honor, dignity, or self-importance, often leading to a desire to draw attention to oneself, or to seek out opportunities to promote oneself or one's achievements.

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Culture

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The term 'gratulatory' has deep cultural significance in various contexts. In literature, it is often used to express congratulations or to convey a sense of approval or admiration. In art and music, it can refer to works that evoke a feeling of gratitude or appreciation, or to performances that are characterized by a sense of graciousness or elegance. In a more general sense, the term 'gratulatory' can be used to describe any expression of gratitude, approval, or admiration, or to convey a sense of politeness, courtesy, or deference.

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