Felicitations

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /fɪˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz/

Definitions of felicitations

noun a congratulatory expression or message

Example Sentences

A1 I sent my felicitations to the happy couple on their wedding day.

A2 After receiving her promotion, she received many felicitations from her coworkers.

B1 The president received felicitations from leaders around the world on his inauguration.

B2 The team's victory was met with felicitations from fans and supporters alike.

C1 His felicitations were heartfelt and sincere, bringing tears to her eyes.

C2 The felicitations from the Nobel committee were the highlight of her career.

interjection used to express congratulations or good wishes

Example Sentences

A1 Felicitations on your new job!

A2 Felicitations on passing your driving test!

B1 Felicitations on your engagement!

B2 Felicitations on your promotion to manager!

C1 Felicitations on your successful business venture!

C2 Felicitations on your acceptance into the prestigious university!

Examples of felicitations in a Sentence

formal I extend my sincerest felicitations on your recent promotion.

informal Hey, felicitations on acing your exams!

slang Dude, felicitations on getting the job!

figurative His success was a felicitation of his hard work and dedication.

Grammatical Forms of felicitations

past tense

felicitated

plural

felicitations

comparative

more felicitous

superlative

most felicitous

present tense

felicitates

future tense

will felicitate

perfect tense

have felicitated

continuous tense

is felicitating

singular

felicitation

positive degree

felicitous

infinitive

to felicitate

gerund

felicitating

participle

felicitating

Origin and Evolution of felicitations

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'felicitations' originated from the Latin word 'felicitatio', which means congratulations or well-wishes.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'felicitations' has retained its original meaning of expressing congratulations or good wishes, and is commonly used in formal or polite contexts.