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

Princess Charlotte and Prince William sent joint congratulations to the England women's soccer team after their win at the Euro 2025 tournament on Sunday, July 27 Charlotte, 10, was a surprise addition to the royal party as William, 43, headed to the final in Basel, Switzerland What a game! —Simon Perry, People.com, 28 July 2025

The comments quickly filled with love and congratulations from friends and fellow celebrities. —Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 July 2025

The Prince of Wales then took to the field to congratulate the team, shaking hands with England player Michelle Agyemang and offering her warm congratulations. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 July 2025

In the comments, other stars like 2 Chainz, Tinashe, H.E.R., and Chlöe Bailey offered their congratulations. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 24 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