Antonyms for congratulations


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuh n-grach-uh-ley-shuh n or, often, -graj-, kuh ng-
Phonetic Transcription : kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən or, often, -ˌgrædʒ-, kəŋ-


Definition of congratulations

Origin :
  • 1630s, an exclamation conveying a sentiment of congratulation, from congratulation (q.v.).
  • noun complimentation on achievement, luck
Example sentences :
  • I call on you, dear Alicia, for congratulations: I am my own self, gay and triumphant!
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • I accept your congratulations with pride, and I am glad you approve.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • Any but these men of iron would have adjourned for thanks and congratulations.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • "You have got to thank me for it all, Jimmy," Ethel said, when he came to her for congratulations.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • They might have written to him, and have offered their congratulations.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • Then they went into the library, where Professor Wentworth added his congratulations.
  • Extract from : « Spawn of the Comet » by Harold Thompson Rich
  • Therefore Clotilde joyfully smiled her congratulations to him as a sincere friend.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
  • And by no means all of the time was used in congratulations.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • Nellie whispered in my ear as I offered her my congratulations, "We owe it all to you, Roscoe."
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • If my candour does not displease thee, accept my congratulations.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Synonyms for congratulations

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