GRATULATORY Expressing congratulations or praise; gratulatory (adjective) is derived from the Latin word "gratulatio" meaning congratulation, and can also take the forms of gratulatorily (adverb), congratulator (noun), congratulated (past tense verb), congratulating (present tense verb), and congratulatory (superlative form). An alternative original definition could be: "Characterized by conveying congratulations or praise; the term gratulatory originates from Latin and can be used in various
The word GRATULATORY can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
Understanding words like GRATULATORY helps expand your vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity of the English language. Many words in the Scrabble dictionary come from specialized fields, historical periods, or other languages, showing how English continues to evolve and incorporate new terms.
Word: GRATULATORY
Length: 11 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word GRATULATORY can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.