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congratulations Synonyms

Another word for congratulations

Choosing another word for congratulations depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

An exclamation used to express praise, approval, or shared joy for someone's achievement, milestone, or good fortune.

Usage Example

"congrats on passing your final medical licensing exams!"

Strongest
congrats
felicitations
Strong
kudos
bravo
well done
Weak
hurrah
cheers

• noun (Context 2)

Words or expressions communicating praise, approval, and good wishes for an achievement or fortunate event.

Usage Example

"The newlyweds received warm congrats from friends and family around the world."

Strongest
congrats
felicitations
Strong
compliments
good wishes
best wishes
kudos
praise
commendation
Weak
salutations

Opposites of congratulations

The opposite of congratulations shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

condolences
commiserations
censure
reproach
criticism
boo
condemnation
See all opposites of congratulations

• Nearby Words

congo
congratulate
congratulation
congratulations
congratulatory
congregant
congregate

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Congratulations. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/congratulations
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