Commendatory — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /kə-ˈmen-də-ˌtȯr-ē/ com·men·da·to·ry

Meaning & Definition of Commendatory

Commendatory (adjective)

  1. serving to commend

Commendatory (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. expressing approval

    "on the basis of several commendatory letters from his teachers, the student was admitted to the advanced studies program"

    similar: admiring, applauding, appreciative, approbatory, approving, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive
    related: accepting, warm, encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory
    opposite: adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly
    near: captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commendatory

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commendatory:

admiring, applauding, appreciative, approbatory, approving, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Commendatory

Words with the opposite meaning of Commendatory:

adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly

Related Words for Commendatory

accepting, warm, encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory

Near Antonyms of Commendatory

captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting

Origin & Etymology of Commendatory

First known use: 1544

Frequently Asked Questions about Commendatory

What does "Commendatory" mean?

"Commendatory" means serving to commend. As an adjective, it is defined as: serving to commend.

What is another word for "Commendatory"?

Other words for "Commendatory" include admiring, applauding, appreciative, approbatory, approving, complimentary, favorable and friendly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commendatory" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commendatory"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commendatory". Common alternatives include admiring, applauding, appreciative, approbatory, approving, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good and positive.

What is the opposite of "Commendatory"?

Antonyms of "Commendatory" include adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative and unappreciative. Near antonyms include captious, carping, caviling and censuring.

How do you use "Commendatory" in a sentence?

Examples of "Commendatory" in a sentence: "on the basis of several commendatory letters from his teachers, the student was admitted to the advanced studies program".

Is "Commendatory" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commendatory" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Commendatory"?

"Commendatory" is pronounced /kə-ˈmen-də-ˌtȯr-ē/ and divided into syllables as com·men·da·to·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Commendatory"?

First known use: 1544.