felicitation

[fi-lis-i-tey-shuh n]

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noun

an expression of good wishes; congratulation.

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Origin of felicitation

First recorded in 1700–10; felicitate + -ion

Related formsself-fe·lic·i·ta·tion, noun

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Related Words

applause commendation salute felicitation admiration homage ovation blessing courtesy adulation endorsement tribute praise acclaim bouquet confirmation sanction respects veneration sentiment

Examples from the Web for felicitation

Historical Examples

So when Kermit rode in with the news late in the afternoon it was a time for felicitation.
In Africa
John T. McCutcheon
It has been suggested that we send him a wireless despatch of appreciation and felicitation in the name of the association.
Papers and Proceedings of the Thirty-fourth Annual Meeting of the American Library Association Held at Ottawa, Canada June 26-July 2, 1912
Various
It is, perhaps, a matter for felicitation that Mr. Kelly has been his own autobiographer.
The Humors of Falconbridge
Jonathan F. Kelley
The interview passed on a note of felicitation, until the very end.
Caught by the Turks
Francis Yeats-Brown
But on going to congratulate "our Lincoln," the deputation found him easy and incredulous on the felicitation.
The Lincoln Story Book
Henry L. Williams

Word Origin and History for felicitation

n.

1709, noun of action from felicitate. Related: Felicitations.

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