felicitatiebrief

Definitions of felicitatiebrief
  1. noun
    the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
    synonyms: felicitatie, gelukwens
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    taaldaad, taalhandeling, uiting
    the use of language to perform some act
  2. noun
    an expression of approval and commendation
    synonyms: felicitatie, gelukwens, laudatie, lofprijzing, lofrede, lofspraak, panegyriek, éloge
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    superlatief
    an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
    canticum, danklied, grafrede, laudatie, lijkrede, lofprijzing, lofrede, lofspraak, lofzang, overwinningslied, paean, panegyriek, zegezang, éloge
    a formal expression of praise
    aanprijzing
    something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
    zalving
    excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
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