congratulations
/kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.
Interjection
Examples
Warm congratulations on your newborn boy!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “congratulations” mean?
Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.
Is “congratulations” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.