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

Clive, congratulations on the honor from the festival and thank you for doing this. —Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2024

Each player posed for photos alongside Bumbry who greeted them with a smile, congratulations and a curiosity about their position. Bumbry, a one-time All-Star, played for the Orioles for 13 seasons, five of which were alongside Robinson. —Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2024

Thank you for the suggestion, Caleb, and congratulations to Sara and Greg! —Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024

And congratulations to the heroic people in the neighborhood who captured him. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024

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