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Acknowledgement that someone has an occasion for celebration
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felicitation
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Felicitation (foaled 1930) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire . A specialist stayer, owned and bred by the Aga Khan he was best known for his emphatic victory over a very strong international field in the 1934 Ascot Gold Cup . He was one of the ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The act of felicitate; a wishing of joy or happiness; congratulation.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Felicitation \Fe*lic`i*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F. f['e]licitation.] The act of felicitating; a wishing of joy or happiness; congratulation.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"expression of joy for another's happiness or good fortune," 1709, noun of action from felicitate . Related: Felicitations .
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. (usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another; "I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage" [syn: congratulation ] the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration [syn: congratulation ...
Usage examples of felicitation.
George, in his domestic character of Bluffy, to take leave of Quebec and Malta and insinuate a sponsorial shilling into the pocket of his godson with felicitations on his success in life, it is dark when Mr.
The chemist, as man of discretion, only offered a few provincial felicitations through the half-opened door.
May I present the respectful greetings and felicitations of the government of the British Isles, and of the united governing bodies of the Dominion of Earth.
Waldo Chine wishes me to convey his felicitations and to say that he would like very much to see you on a most urgent matter.