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

Usually, the cast and musical and guest stars stick around on stage to exchange hugs and congratulations. —Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025

First off, congratulations on the series’ debuts last week in Málaga and this week at Series Mania. —Jamie Lang, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025

In the meantime, congratulations on the season and Episode 6. Thank you. —Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2025

Amid the sea of congratulations — from everyone including Vanessa’s sister in law, Ivanka — a few folks were left scratching their heads. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 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