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

It’s been over two weeks since the Grammys, and Bernarr is still wading through congratulations messages. —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 24 Feb. 2026

Also, huge congratulations on your pregnancy! —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026

Trump then reissued congratulations and reiterated how proud the team should be of themselves about the victory. —Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 23 Feb. 2026

Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun offered his congratulations to the family through a statement provided by Lisette Guillen, host of crime show Case Files Chicago. —Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 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