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

First, congratulations on that phenomenal performance on Sunday. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025

After offering Uso his congratulations, Cena declared his entrance into the Elimination Chamber and his intention to win his record-breaking 17th world championship. —Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

Her congratulations included certificates and gifts from the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, which organizes the annual hiking challenge. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025

Billy Ray Cyrus is offering his congratulations to Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus on their Grammy wins. —Marina Watts, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see congratulate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing congratulation

• self-congratulation

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