gratulation
Americannoun
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a feeling of joy.
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the expression of joy.
Etymology
Origin of gratulation
1425–75; late Middle English gratulacioun < Latin grātulātiōn- (stem of grātulātiō ). See gratulate, -ion
Example Sentences
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Drums and fifes, violins and banjoes, and even jews-harps, all lent their aid to swell the burst of joy and gratulation.
From The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion by Caruthers, William A. (Alexander)
They were within a dozen yards of the shore, but still not a sound of gratulation was heard.
From Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters by Aguilar, Grace
The king returned to Paris to enjoy the gratulation of the populace, and to offer public thanksgiving in the cathedral of Notre Dame.
From Louis XIV. Makers of History Series by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
The next day Washington addressed his army in words of gratulation and tender regard.
From From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services by Thayer, William M. (William Makepeace)
My relations to witchcraft soil were not of my own choosing, and I feel no responsibility for them—feel no sense of gratulation, and none of shame, because of them.
From Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism by Putnam, Allen
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