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

Burt's sister Kylie Jenner also liked the post, sharing her own congratulations. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025

The people in the waiting room clap for me and offer congratulations. —R29 Team, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025

Following Leo’s election in May, the King sent a private message of congratulations to the first ever US pontiff. —Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025

The comments of both posts were full of messages of congratulations from friends and fans alike. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Sep. 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