congratulation

[ kuh n-grach-uh-ley-shuh n or, often, -graj-, kuh ng- ]

/ kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən or, often, -ˌgrædʒ-, kəŋ- /

the act of congratulating.

congratulations, an expression of joy in the success or good fortune of another.

congratulations, (used to express joy in the success or good fortune of another): Congratulations! You have just won the lottery!

Origin of congratulation

1400–50; late Middle English < Late Latin congrātulātiōn- (stem of congrātulātiō), equivalent to congrātulāt(us) (see congratulate) + -iōn- -ion

con·grat·u·la·tion·al, adjective pre·con·grat·u·la·tion, noun

No congratulations for those who were born with a silver spoon in their mouths and then blame the poor for being poor.

Jesus Wasn’t Born Rich. Think About It. |Gene Robinson |December 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Congratulations on your Golden Globe nomination for Best Director.

Ava DuVernay on ‘Selma,’ the Racist Sony Emails, and Making Golden Globes History |Marlow Stern |December 15, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
If few of the above studies seem relevant to your interests, then congratulations!

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“Congratulations,” Colbert retorted, in a tone that made clear that he meant the opposite.

Stephen Colbert Vs. ‘Schmidthead’: Google Chairman Faces Off With Comic Nemesis |Lloyd Grove |September 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

And to my friends and colleagues George and David - congratulations.

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Claudius himself came for a brief visit to receive the congratulations of the army on the victory which his lieutenant had won.

A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) |Samuel R. Gardiner.
Congratulations were in order and there was much laughter and fun.

The Go Ahead Boys in the Island Camp |Ross Kay
The first congratulations over, the rescue party immediately proceeded to make arrangements for passing the night.

The World of Ice |R.M. Ballantyne
There was then heard a confused murmur of congratulations and rejoicing.

The Betrothed |Alessandro Manzoni
At the afternoon reception the husband and wife receive the congratulations of their friends as they arrive.

Manners and Rules of Good Society |Anonymous

congratulations

/ (kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz) /

expressions of pleasure or joy; felicitations