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

• regards
• respects
• greetings
• commendations [archaic]
• 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

Hochul and Jeffries have met with Mamdani in recent weeks and offered him congratulations following his primary win. —Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025

Martin gave Mamdani a simple congratulations after his victory in June. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2025

Ahead of the swearing-in, Barnett extended congratulations and said the Caribbean Community awaits her input on issues facing the region. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025

Numerous colleagues of McGregor shared their congratulations in the comments section. —Jacklyn Krol, People.com, 15 July 2025

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