laudatory

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

Definition

Expressing praise or commendation.

Examples

• The committee issued a laudatory statement honoring the retiring professor's lifetime of service.

• He received a laudatory review from the local newspaper for his charitable contributions.

• Her speech was filled with laudatory remarks about the team's dedication and hard work.

Synonyms of laudatory

Words with a similar meaning to laudatory:

• praising
• complimentary
• acclamatory
• panegyrical

Antonyms of laudatory

Words with the opposite meaning to laudatory:

• critical
• derogatory

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