noun
definition
The act of congratulating.
interjection
definition
Expressing praise and approval, expressing approbation.
Examples of congratulations in a Sentence
Congratulations. You deserve it.
Congratulations. Your horse ranch is shaping up nicely.
Congratulations, Dean said as Fred climbed in back.
Hugs, intros and congratulations followed as we emerged from the car.
His Both birthday, 8th February 1899, was celebrated by a burst of congratulations and addresses, both public and private.
In 1814 he was chosen to carry the pope's congratulations to Louis XVIII.; in 1816 he was created cardinal-priest of Santa Maria Maggiore, and appointed to the see of Sinigaglia, which he resigned in 1818.
He finished and, getting up, embraced and kissed Pierre, who, with tears of joy in his eyes, looked round him, not knowing how to answer the congratulations and greetings from acquaintances that met him on all sides.
Then he added, Congratulations. Looks like you're going to be running unopposed.
Before Dean could contact Lydia to offer his congratulations, she visited Bird Song the day after Cynthia returned.
Oh, it's beautiful, congratulations.
Congratulations on making the climb—at your age.
For an hour afterward, the celebrating and congratulations diverted their attention from each other.
Nero showed his displeasure by refusing to receive Thrasea when the senate went in a body to offer its congratulations on the birth of a princess.
Congratulations on getting a BA honors degree in English literature.
The birth of the princess royal, on the 21st of November 1840, removing the unpopular King Ernest of Hanover from the position of heir-presumptive to the British crown, Birth of the was a subject of loud congratulations to the people.
Once more Ali turned Turk and fought against his recent friends with such success that in the end he remained in possession of Butrinto, Prevesa and Vonitza on the coast, was created pasha " of three tails " by the sultan, and received the congratulations of Nelson.
He reached London on the 29th, his thirtieth birthday, arriving with the procession, amidst general rejoicings and " through a lane of happy faces," at seven in the evening at Whitehall, where the houses of parliament awaited his coming, to offer in the name of the nation their congratulations and allegiance.
Catherine of Russia, the friend of Voltaire and the benefactress of Diderot, sent her congratulations to the man who denounced French philosophers as miscreants and wretches.
Congratulations on making the climb—at your age.
I sent my belated congratulations to Steve.
On that occasion all Europe united to do him honour, many learned societies sent delegates to express their congratulations, the king of Italy gave him his own portrait on a gold medallion, and among the numerous addresses he received was one from Kaiser Wilhelm II., who took the opportunity of presenting him with the Grand Gold Medal for Science.
Ruffo Scilla coming to London as special papal envoy, and the duke of Norfolk being received at the Vatican as the bearer of the congratulations of the queen of England.
Subsequently St John received the congratulations of the French minister, Torcy, on the occasion of the French victory over Prince Eugene at Denain.
He was hailed as the deliverer and father of his country, and all manner of distinctions and congratulations were heaped upon him.
On his seventieth birthday congratulations flowed in from many quarters.
Card stores offer a limited selection of engagement congratulations cards, typically displayed near the wedding and anniversary cards.
Congratulations, you've just taken the first step towards becoming America's Next Top Model.
Empire, Crmieux, as president of the government delegation at Tours, hastened to offer his congratulations to Italy.
But a six months' residence in Campania, and the congratulations which poured in upon him from the neighbouring towns, where the report had been officially spread that Agrippina had fallen a victim to her treacherous designs upon the emperor, gradually restored his courage.
You need to send belated congratulations to the list of awardees from last night's celebration.
He deserves congratulations for his fine piece of work.
Flowers are a great way to send congratulations.
I offer my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you both.
Congratulations ensued where excellent preparation meant he was about an hour up on the clock.
Lots of love Millie xxxxxxx mark taylor and adele penny mark taylor and Adele penny mark taylor and adele penny Congratulations on your recent engagement.
Congratulations on a worthy task, you deserve a knighthood for replacing images in our heads.
Our congratulations to Deron Beal, of Tucson Arizona, who founded this amazing organization.
Congratulations on paying off your home!
But the opposition subsided somewhat on the publication of Tsar Nicholas's congratulations to the king on his engagement and of his acceptance to act as the principal witness at the wedding.
From Italy the congratulations of Radetzky's victorious army came to Windischgratz, from Russia the even more significant commendations of the emperor Nicholas.
Best wishes and Congratulations you now have two bookends dave and Anne Housley ell done Chris. we knew it would be you.
Your help will be much appreciated Answer Congratulations on stopping smoking with the aid of Bupropion hydrochloride.
If you've decided to drop a few pounds, congratulations on taking this first step toward a normal weight.
Nevertheless, the tabloid world is offering their heartfelt congratulations as many thought she would never settle down with a husband and family.
This live action re-enactment is one of the greatest video game spoofs we have ever seen and a big congratulations has to go out to the people at Gordon College for putting it together.
Dear Vohra - Congratulations in being so proactive in making college and career plans.
A champagne flute might make the perfect medium for a gold and bubbly looking gel candle to wish someone congratulations.
Dear Dhiman,Congratulations on getting married soon and on all of the progress you've made building a long distance romance.
No gifts or enclosures are necessary, though many people choose to provide them as a token of congratulations.
From a small, simple token to an elaborate gesture, an engagement gift from Tiffany and Co. is a classic and stylish way to offer congratulations to a newly engaged couple.