FELICITATED Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

felicitated

verb

past tense of felicitate

as in congratulated

to express to (someone) admiration for his or her success or good fortune the other pianists rushed to felicitate the winner of the piano competition

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National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson congratulated Singer in a statement.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
The tulle design was covered in gold appliqués, and featured a voluminous skirt that created a soft silhouette as Swift congratulated the bride.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

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