English Explanatory Dictionary

gratulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling of happiness and satisfaction; joy, especially at one's good fortune.
  2. The expression of pleasure at someone else's success or luck; congratulation.

Pronunciation

/ɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gratulation.wav /ɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃən/

Word forms

gratulation gratulations

Etymology

From Latin grātulātiō, from grātulor.

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