Felicitations — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb plural noun

Meaning & Definition of Felicitations

Felicitations (verb)

  1. to make happy
  2. to consider happy or fortunate
  3. to offer congratulations to

Felicitations (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. best wishes

    "our heartfelt felicitations on the start of your new business"

    similar: commendations (archaic), compliment, congratulations, greetings, regards, respects
    related: approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement, acknowledgment, citation, commendation, adulation, flattery, praise, well-wishing
    near: dig, gibe, insult, put-down, taunt

Related Entry: Felicitate (verb)

Felicitate is a different word from Felicitations. The synonyms below are for felicitate, not for felicitations.

  1. to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune

    "the other pianists rushed to felicitate the winner of the piano competition"

    similar: compliment, congratulate, hug
    related: applaud, cheer, commend, hail, salute, extol, glorify, laud, praise
    near: bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, decry, deprecate, depreciate, diminish, discount, disparage, minimize, put down, write off, jeer, mock, ridicule, taunt, tease

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Felicitations

The most common words with a similar meaning to Felicitations:

Archaic: commendations
compliment, congratulations, greetings, regards, respects

Related Words for Felicitations

approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement, acknowledgment, citation, commendation, adulation, flattery, praise, well-wishing

Near Antonyms of Felicitations

dig, gibe, insult, put-down, taunt

Word Forms of Felicitations

Inflections: felicitated, felicitating

Derived words: felicitation (noun), felicitator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Felicitations

First known use: 1628

Frequently Asked Questions about Felicitations

What does "Felicitations" mean?

"Felicitations" means to make happy. As an a verb and a plural noun, it is defined as: to make happy.

What is another word for "Felicitations"?

Other words for "Felicitations" include commendations, compliment, congratulations, greetings, regards and respects. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Felicitations" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Felicitations"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Felicitations". Common alternatives include commendations, compliment, congratulations, greetings, regards and respects.

How do you use "Felicitations" in a sentence?

Examples of "Felicitations" in a sentence: "our heartfelt felicitations on the start of your new business".

Is "Felicitations" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Felicitations" can be used as a verb and a plural noun, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Felicitations"?

First known use: 1628.

What is another word for "Felicitations" meaning "best wishes"?

When "Felicitations" (plural noun) means best wishes, synonyms include commendations, compliment, congratulations, greetings, regards and respects.

What words are related to "Felicitations"?

Words related to "Felicitations" include approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement, acknowledgment, citation, commendation and adulation.