felicitation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
  2. noun the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration

Etymology

From felicitate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

congratulation

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