felicitations
plural nounUK /fɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz/
US /fəˌlɪsəˈteɪʃənz/
Happy words you say to someone to celebrate good news.
The whole class shouted felicitations when Mia won the spelling bee.
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2. A formal way to say congratulations, often used in letters or speeches.
Please accept my felicitations on your graduation.
3. Words that express happiness about someone's good luck or success.
The card was filled with felicitations for the new baby.
4. A polite spoken greeting or expression of goodwill.
He offered his felicitations to the host before dinner.