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 of congratulation

• regards
• respects
• greetings
• commendations
• praise
• compliment

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

Thanks to all the readers who submitted nominations and voted this year, and congratulations to the businesses that captured our readers’ support this year. —Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026

If the snippets above mean anything to you, congratulations—you’re officially a watch geek. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 13 May 2026

Brandon attended the wedding, posting a congratulations to her on his Instagram. —Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026

Albert Ramdin, the director general of the Organization of American States, also issued congratulations. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

see congratulate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing congratulation

• self-congratulation

Rhymes for congratulation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

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