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gratulation

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃən/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /ɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃən/
  • rhymes with -eɪʃən

1

noun

Meaning 1

A feeling of happiness and satisfaction; joy, especially at one's good fortune.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The expression of pleasure at someone else's success or luck; congratulation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin grātulātiō, from grātulor.