laudatory

adjective

lau·​da·​to·​ry ˈlȯ-də-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce laudatory (audio)
: of, relating to, or expressing praise
laudatory reviews

Examples of laudatory in a Sentence

The play received mostly laudatory reviews.
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After laudatory speeches by President Donald Trump, Buckeye coach Ryan Day and Vance on the South Lawn, the vice president — an Ohio State graduate — tried to hoist aloft the trophy. Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 More than $2 million has been spent on attack ads, laudatory pieces and the occasional misstep in this race. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 In fact, many of the employees had received laudatory reviews with no hint of any concerns. Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2025 After dinner and words from laudatory speakers, Uncle Ken was asked to add his story. Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laudatory

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of laudatory was in 1555

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“Laudatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laudatory. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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laudatory

adjective
lau·​da·​to·​ry ˈlȯd-ə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce laudatory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-
: expressing praise

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