Definitions for felicitationfɪˌlɪs ɪˈteɪ ʃən

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

fe•lic•i•ta•tionfɪˌlɪs ɪˈteɪ ʃən(n.)

  1. an expression of good wishes; congratulation.

Origin of felicitation:

1700–10

Princeton's WordNet

  1. congratulation, felicitation(noun)

    (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another

    "I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage"

  2. congratulation, felicitation(noun)

    the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration

Wiktionary

  1. felicitation(Noun)

    The act of felicitating; a wishing of joy or happiness; congratulation.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Felicitation(noun)

    the act of felicitating; a wishing of joy or happiness; congratulation


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