congratulations

con-grat-u-la-tions · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    An expression of pleasure and praise to someone on their success or good fortune.

  2. 2.

    (As noun) Words or actions expressing pleasure at someone's success.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    congratulations are in order — it is appropriate to celebrate
  • •
    extend congratulations — to formally express pleasure at someone's success

Related words

Antonyms: commiserations, condolences
See also: celebrate, congrats, congratulate
Synonyms: bravo, congrats, felicitations, well done

Etymology

From Latin congratulatio ("a wishing joy"), from congratulari ("to wish joy"), from con- ("together") + gratulari ("to show joy"), from gratus ("pleasing, thankful").