congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən 

-ˌgra-jə-

1

: a congratulatory expression

—usually used in plural

Congratulations on your promotion.

2

: the act of congratulating

Synonyms

• commendations [archaic]
• compliment
• felicitations
• greetings
• regards
• respects

Examples of congratulation in a Sentence

Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected.

Please send her my congratulations.

I sent her a letter of congratulations.

Recent Examples on the Web

Who Is in the Top 3? Runner-up Foster gave Roberts a pat on the side in congratulations as Roberts put his face in his hands. —Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025

The swimwear designer didn't caption her post, set on Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica, but like her fans, many of Aiello's celeb friends spotted her wearing the rock and filled her comments section with congratulations. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 May 2025

And congratulations on becoming more and more yourself with every single day! —Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 May 2025

Cardinal Blase Cupich, of Chicago, the windy city, congratulations and thank you for spending some time with us this weekend. —/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

see congratulate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing congratulation

• self-congratulation

Rhymes for congratulation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgrach-ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the act of congratulating

2

: an expression of joy or pleasure at another's success or good fortune

—usually used in plural