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

In the aftermath, Kerr danced with the crowd, before former world mile record holders, Britons Cram and Sebastian Coe, and the British contingent of athletes shared words of congratulations. — George Edwards, New York Times, 21 July 2026

But if your paperwork is approved and your interview is completed, and your fees are paid, congratulations! — Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026

Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert shared her congratulations to the couple in an Instagram dump, which featured her husband Brendan McLoughlin, some group shots, and a recovery moment in her iRESTORE LED face mask. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 13 July 2026

In a separate statement, Dior said the ceremony looks were created in the house’s ateliers at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris before extending its congratulations to the newlyweds. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 July 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