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Meaning of congratulating
The primary meaning of the word "congratulating" is expressing praise or admiration for someone's achievement or good fortune.
Etymology of congratulating
The word "congratulating" originates from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "gratulari" (meaning "to wish joy" or "to rejoice with"), which is derived from "gratus" (meaning "pleasing" or "welcome")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to express praise, admiration, or good wishes for someone's achievement or occasion
Synonyms
commending
praising
complimenting
applauding
cheering
extolling
lauding
eulogizing
honoring
celebrating
saluting
felicitating
toasting
acknowledging
recognizing
thanking
admiring
adoring
revering
venerating
glorifying
magnifying
exalting
elevating
uplifting
congratulating
blessing
wishing
greeting
addressing
complimenting
flattering
fawning
buttering up
brownnosing
kowtowing
Definitions
- Expressing praise or admiration for someone's achievement or good fortune
- * The act of congratulating someone on a special occasion or achievement
Usage Examples
- The team was congratulating their captain on her winning goal
- * She was congratulating her friend on getting engaged
- * The company was congratulating their employees on their anniversary
Antonyms
criticizing
condemning
denouncing
disparaging
belittling
mocking
ridiculing
scoffing
sneering
dismissing
ignoring
neglecting
rejecting
spurning
despising
detesting
abhorring
loathing
hated
despised
scorned
disdained
disapproved
objectionable
disagreeable
unpleasant
unhappy
unfortunate
unlucky
unsuccessful
failing
disappointed
disheartened