gratulation

[ grach-uh-ley-shuhn ]

/ ˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən /

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noun

a feeling of joy.

the expression of joy.

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Origin of gratulation

1425–75; late Middle English gratulacioun<Latin grātulātiōn- (stem of grātulātiō). See gratulate, -ion

Words nearby gratulation

gratuitous, gratuitous contract, gratuity, gratulant, gratulate, gratulation, Graubünden, Grauer's gorilla, graunch, graupel, Graustark

How to use gratulation in a sentence

The next day Washington addressed his army in words of gratulation and tender regard.
From Farm House to the White House|William M. Thayer
We rose, drew long breath and looked about us, then turned to the Admiral with loud praise and gratulation.
1492|Mary Johnston
Drums and fifes, violins and banjoes, and even jews-harps, all lent their aid to swell the burst of joy and gratulation.
The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2|William A. Caruthers
But apart from the special and personal aspect of the occasion, there was much to cause national gratulation.
Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888|Edward VII

Mr. Chamberlain considers the new educational law for Johannesburg as a subject for gratulation.
The Transvaal from Within|J. P. Fitzpatrick