felicitations
Expressions of joy
Felicitations are formal expressions of congratulation or good wishes, typically offered on special occasions like weddings, graduations, or achievements: The couple received felicitations from guests around the world.
The word sounds ceremonial and slightly old-fashioned compared to simply saying congratulations.
Praise and honor
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- complimentsExpressions of admiration
- praiseExpression of approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
salute · tribute · recognition · applause · acclaim · plaudits · honor · cheers
Polite social behaviors
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- respectRegard with honor
- homageExpression of deep respect
- obeisanceGesture of reverence
veneration · protocol · etiquette · decorum · civility · politeness · gallantry · propriety
Joyful emotional state
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- mirthAmusement with laughter
delight · cheerfulness · euphoria · rejoicing · merriment · gladness · celebration · festivity
Marriage rite and feast
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- promotionRank increase or publicity
retirement · engagement · birth · achievement · milestone · success · victory · inauguration
kudos
Praise and honor
- accoladesFormal expressions of praise
- complimentsExpressions of admiration
- praiseExpression of approval
commendation · salute · tribute · recognition · applause · acclaim · plaudits · honor · cheers · well-wishes
courtesies
Polite social behaviors
obeisance · veneration · protocol · etiquette · decorum · civility · politeness · gallantry · propriety · ceremonial
happiness
Joyful emotional state
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
mirth · delight · cheerfulness · euphoria · rejoicing · merriment · gladness · celebration · festivity · revelry
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
promotion · retirement · engagement · birth · achievement · milestone · success · victory · inauguration · coronation
- Congratulationscongrats, congratulations, well done, good job, great job
- greeting cardsbirthday cards, birthday card, thank you card, Christmas cards, holiday cards
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- well-wishesgood luck, best wishes, take care, wishing you well, warm regards
- exclamationsoh, yes, no, wow, hey
- social exchangesgreetings, farewells, handshakes, thank yous, welcomes
felicitationscondolences
Expressions of grief support
commiserations · sympathies · lamentations · consolations · regrets
felicitationsvituperation
Bitter verbal abuse
abuse · censure · reproaches · rebukes · opprobrium