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

Members of the school community shared their congratulations and thanks to Dain for her work serving Piper students. —Sofi Zeman january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026

Maryland leaders react Leaders, lawmakers and community members across Maryland shared congratulations following Hoyer's retirement announcement, with many honoring him for his years of public service. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

If so, congratulations on maintaining faith in America’s justice system despite ample evidence to the contrary. —Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026

Hough's celebrity friends and family were quick to flood the comment section with congratulations. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 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