felicitate
to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate.
Archaic. to make happy.
Obsolete. made happy.
Origin of felicitate
1Other words from felicitate
- fe·lic·i·ta·tor, noun
- un·fe·lic·i·tat·ed, adjective
- un·fe·lic·i·tat·ing, adjective
Words that may be confused with felicitate
- facile, facilitate, facility, felicitate
Words Nearby felicitate
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How to use felicitate in a sentence
This is but a word to say how much we felicitate ourselves on having made the acquaintance of Hughie.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonLieutenant Banning, mopping his brow, stepped forward to felicitate his commanding officer.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles BeechamThey should call on her and felicitate her as soon as they have been informed of the affair.
The Complete Bachelor | Walter GermainIt is less common, although also unobjectionable, to hear people felicitate with themselves on being good guests.
Adventures and Enthusiasms | E. V. LucasAnd then regaining control of himself, "I suppose I ought," with a forced and ghastly smile, "to felicitate you on your escape."
The Long Night | Stanley Weyman
British Dictionary definitions for felicitate
/ (fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt) /
to wish joy to; congratulate
Derived forms of felicitate
- felicitator, noun
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