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

So congratulations to the community for having the Town Council. —Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025

Drinking it all in, Mohammed was surrounded by well-wishers, including his co-participants on the program, who flitted up to say congratulations. —Freya Drohan, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025

Many people took to the comment section to share their congratulations, including the Jaguars’ official team account and several of his teammates. —Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025

Fans were quick to comment on the post, offering their congratulations to the couple, both 29, as well as throwing in a few jokes towards the Chiefs quarterback. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 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