congratulation
1 synonym and 1 antonym for congratulation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of expressing praise or pleasure at someone's good news or success.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English congratulacion, from Middle French congratulation or its source Latin congrātulātiō, from congrātulor (“to congratulate”); by surface analysis, formed from congratulate and -ion.
Full origin of congratulation →Frequently asked questions
What does “congratulation” mean?
The word “congratulation” means the act of expressing praise or pleasure at someone's good news or success. In plain terms, the act of congratulating — almost always used in the plural, "congratulations".
How do you pronounce “congratulation”?
“Congratulation” is pronounced kuhn-grad-zhuu-LAYSHN (/kənˌɡɹæd͡ʒʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “congratulation” in a sentence?
Here is “congratulation” used in a sentence: “A letter of congratulation arrived from the mayor's office.”
What part of speech is “congratulation”?
“Congratulation” is a noun.
