Congratulations
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Congratulations is an interjection meaning Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.
Meaning
Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.
More Meanings
- plural of congratulation
Example Sentences
Warm congratulations on your newborn boy!
Congratulations on managing to use the phrase “preponderant criterion” in a chart (“On your marks”, November 9th). Was this the work of a kakorrhaphiophobic journalist set a challenge by his colleagues, or simply an example of glossolalia?
Synonyms for congratulations
Depending on context, synonyms include praise, kudos.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kudos, praise, accolades, acknowledgements, applause, appreciation.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.