Laudative — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈlȯ-də-tiv/ lau·da·tive

Meaning & Definition of Laudative

Laudative (adjective)

  1. laudatory

Laudative (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in praiseful, encomiastic

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Laudative

The most common words with a similar meaning to Laudative:

encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, admiring, applauding, appreciative, approbatory, approving, commendatory, complimentary, favorable, friendly, good, positive, accepting, warm, respectful, supportive, sympathetic, adoring, adulatory, idolizing, worshipful, worshipping, advisory, recommendatory

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Laudative

Words with the opposite meaning of Laudative:

captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical, overcritical, belittling, contemptuous, disdainful, disparaging, scornful, slighting, adverse, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disapproving, inappreciative, negative, unappreciative, uncomplimentary, unfavorable, unflattering, unfriendly

Origin & Etymology of Laudative

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Laudative

What does "Laudative" mean?

"Laudative" means laudatory. As an adjective, it is defined as: laudatory.

What is another word for "Laudative"?

Other words for "Laudative" include encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful and admiring. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Laudative" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Laudative"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Laudative". Common alternatives include encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudatory, panegyrical, praiseful, admiring, applauding and appreciative.

What is the opposite of "Laudative"?

Antonyms of "Laudative" include captious, carping, caviling, censuring, critical, faultfinding, hypercritical and overcritical.

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

"Laudative" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Laudative"?

"Laudative" is pronounced /ˈlȯ-də-tiv/ and divided into syllables as lau·da·tive.

What is the origin of the word "Laudative"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Laudative" meaning "as in praiseful, encomiastic"?

When "Laudative" (adjective) means as in praiseful, encomiastic, synonyms include encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudatory and panegyrical. Opposites in this sense include captious, carping, caviling and censuring.