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Definitions

felicitation

[fi-lis-i-tey-shuhn] / fɪˌlɪs ɪˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
compliment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admiration adulation applause blessing commendation courtesy endorsement homage ovation tribute
STRONG
acclaim acclamation appreciation approval bouquet cajolery comp confirmation congratulations encomium eulogy favor honor laud laurels notice orchid panegyric posy regard respects sanction sentiment veneration
WEAK
buttering up good word kudo laudation pat on the back warm fuzzy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame censure criticism disapproval disregard silence
STRONG
condemnation disfavor dislike disrespect ignorance neglect opposition refusal veto
WEAK
complaint denunciation insult libel slander
NOUN
congratulation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
applause commendation salute
STRONG
adulation praise
WEAK
laudation
Antonyms
STRONG
criticism
NOUN
pat on the back
Synonyms
WEAK
blessing compliment congrats congratulations encouragement flattery praise stroke support

Example Sentences

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Geetha P was travelling from the southern state of Kerala to national capital Delhi to attend a felicitation function for winners of the Florence Nightingale award for nurses.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2022

Back in the last century only the shoe fabricator or the shoe designer would have been eligible for that kind of felicitation.

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2012

After posing indoors for other lensmen, Churchill heard a game try at felicitation from one.

From Time Magazine Archive

Democratic Floor Leader Garrett made a speech of felicitation.

From Time Magazine Archive

So when Kermit rode in with the news late in the afternoon it was a time for felicitation.

From In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country by McCutcheon, John T.

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