gratulation

Definition

A feeling of happiness and satisfaction; joy, especially at one's good fortune.

Etymology

From Latin grātulātiō, from grātulor.

Example Sentences

• "Shattuck, all unaccustomed to the practical phenomena of digging, apprehended only cause of gratulation that the investigation was to be the less hindered."
• "all Heav’n, And happie Constellations on that houre / Shed thir selectest influence; the Earth Gave sign of gratulation"
• "—The chorus fell In gratulation on a patriarch's ear, Who in the bosom of his sylvan home With dignity reposed."