Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Gratulation

//ɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A feeling of happiness and satisfaction; joy, especially at one's good fortune. archaic, countable, uncountable

    "Shattuck, all unaccustomed to the practical phenomena of digging, apprehended only cause of gratulation that the investigation was to be the less hindered."

  2. 2
    The expression of pleasure at someone else's success or luck; congratulation. archaic, countable, uncountable

    "all Heav’n, And happie Constellations on that houre / Shed thir selectest influence; the Earth Gave sign of gratulation"

Etymology

From Latin grātulātiō, from grātulor.

See also for "gratulation"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: gratulation