laudatory
gb/lˈɔdətˌɔɹi/ us/lˈɔdətˌɔɹi/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
Expressing praise or admiration
Saying good things about someone or something.
Usage pattern:
laudatory [remarks/comments/review] (about [someone/something])
Common mistake:
Often confused with laudable (deserving praise) and with auditory because the words look similar.
Synonyms
praising (More common and less formal.)
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complimentary (Often suggests polite praise, especially in comments or reviews.)
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appreciative (Emphasizes gratitude or recognition of value.)
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eulogistic (More formal; often associated with speeches honoring someone.)
Antonyms
critical (Expressing disapproval or pointing out faults.)
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disparaging (Expressing a negative, belittling opinion.)
Collocations
laudatory review
|laudatory remarks
|laudatory comments
|laudatory tone
|laudatory article
|laudatory account
|laudatory speech
|laudatory words
|laudatory reference
|laudatory assessment
Themes
communication
|opinions
|writing
|emotions
Examples
- The film received laudatory reviews from most critics.
- Her report was laudatory about the team’s progress, but it also noted a few risks.
- He wrote a laudatory article praising the charity’s work in the community.
Learner examples
- The teacher made laudatory comments about my essay.
- The newspaper published a laudatory review of the new restaurant.
Grammar
Dictionary form
laudatory
IPA
GB/lˈɔdətˌɔɹi/
US/lˈɔdətˌɔɹi/
Syllables & stress
laud - at - ory (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (laud)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: laudatory
Word family
Core family
laud
verb C1
laudable
adjective
Related words
laudation
noun
laudably
adverb
Expressions
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