CONGRATULATING Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word congratulating. (close relations)
Definition of CONGRATULATING
congratulate
Best Alternative Words for CONGRATULATING
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praising | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • full of or giving praise | ||||||||
applauding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • express that something is worthy of praise | ||||||||
commending | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • express approbation of • present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence • give to in charge • express a good opinion of • mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | ||||||||
complimenting | verbv | |||||||
noun • a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration verb • say something to someone that expresses praise • express respect or esteem for | ||||||||
hailing | verbv | |||||||
noun • precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents • many objects thrown forcefully through the air • enthusiastic greeting verb • praise vociferously • be a native of • call for • greet enthusiastically or joyfully • precipitate as small ice particles | ||||||||
compliment | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration verb • say something to someone that expresses praise • express respect or esteem for | ||||||||
felicitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • express congratulations | ||||||||
plume | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness • a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament • the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • be proud of • deck with a plume • clean with one's bill • form a plume • dress or groom with elaborate care | ||||||||
preen | verbv | |||||||
verb • clean with one's bill • pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement • dress or groom with elaborate care | ||||||||
pride | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of self-respect and personal worth • satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements • the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards • a group of lions • unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins) verb • be proud of |