Definition of "gratulation" []

• A feeling of happiness and satisfaction; joy, especially at one's good fortune. (noun)
• The expression of pleasure at someone's else's success or luck; congratulation. (noun)

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• "I'm rather fond of the word gratulation, which the OED defines as 'a feeling of gratification, joy, or exultation; rejoicing in heart 'but also includes a note that states that it implies self-congratulation upon some good fortune."
• "I'm really quite pleased I didn't have get a gratulation/congradulations cake when I gradumulated."
• "Many were the words of gratulation and good-luck which were bestowed on"