Congratulations — synonyms, definition

1. congratulations (Noun)

extolment felicitations hats off kudos pat on the back praise

congratulations (Noun) — An expression of approval and commendation. ex. "he always appreciated congratulations for his work"

congratulations (Noun) — The act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration.

congratulations (Noun) — (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another. ex. "I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage"

approval commendation expressions speech act* verbal expression* verbalisms compliment encomium eulogium eulogy good word laudation paean panegyric pean recommendation superlative testimonial