Synonyms for congratulations
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kuh n-grach-uh-ley-shuh n or, often, -graj-, kuh ng- |
| Phonetic Transcription : kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən or, often, -ˌgrædʒ-, kəŋ- |
Définition of congratulations
Origin :- 1630s, an exclamation conveying a sentiment of congratulation, from congratulation (q.v.).
- noun complimentation on achievement, luck
- I call on you, dear Alicia, for congratulations: I am my own self, gay and triumphant!
- Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
- I accept your congratulations with pride, and I am glad you approve.'
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- Any but these men of iron would have adjourned for thanks and congratulations.
- Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
- "You have got to thank me for it all, Jimmy," Ethel said, when he came to her for congratulations.
- Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
- They might have written to him, and have offered their congratulations.
- Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
- Then they went into the library, where Professor Wentworth added his congratulations.
- Extract from : « Spawn of the Comet » by Harold Thompson Rich
- Therefore Clotilde joyfully smiled her congratulations to him as a sincere friend.
- Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
- And by no means all of the time was used in congratulations.
- Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- Nellie whispered in my ear as I offered her my congratulations, "We owe it all to you, Roscoe."
- Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- If my candour does not displease thee, accept my congratulations.
- Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
Antonyms for congratulations
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