congratulation

[ kuhn-grach-uh-ley-shuhnor, often, -graj-, kuhng- ]

noun

1. the act of congratulating.
2. congratulations, an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another.

interjection

1. congratulations, (used to express joy in the success or good fortune of another):

   Congratulations! You have just won the lottery!

Other Words From

• con·gratu·lation·al adjective
• precon·gratu·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of congratulation¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin congrātulātiōn- (stem of congrātulātiō ), equivalent to congrātulāt ( us ) ( congratulate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

"A huge congratulations to Kristie and her partner Sam, who have announced they are expecting their first child," West Ham said on Instagram.

From BBC

“Big congratulations to our 45th and now 47th President on an extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory,” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tweeted the morning after the election.

From Salon

Ukrainians fear Trump will cut off military aid for the war against Russia, even as Ukraine’s leader aims to win him over with congratulations and praise.

From Los Angeles Times

When the former Ohio State star was selected by the 49ers at No. 2 overall in the 2019 draft, Trump tweeted his congratulations.

From Los Angeles Times

Team Trump rang the prime minister, after the government had requested a call with them to send their congratulations.

From BBC

Related Words

• applause
• commendation
• felicitation
• salute