Laudatory — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈlȯ-də-ˌtȯr-ē/ lau·da·to·ry

Meaning & Definition of Laudatory

Laudatory (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or expressing praise

Laudatory (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. expressing or containing praise

    "a laudatory biography"

    "The play received mostly laudatory reviews."

    similar: encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, 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 Laudatory

The most common words with a similar meaning to Laudatory:

encomiastic, eulogistic, flattering, hagiographic, laudative, 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 Laudatory

Words with the opposite meaning of Laudatory:

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 Laudatory

First known use: 1555

Frequently Asked Questions about Laudatory

What does "Laudatory" mean?

"Laudatory" means of, relating to, or expressing praise. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, relating to, or expressing praise.

What is another word for "Laudatory"?

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

What are different ways to say "Laudatory"?

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

What is the opposite of "Laudatory"?

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

How do you use "Laudatory" in a sentence?

Examples of "Laudatory" in a sentence: "a laudatory biography"; "The play received mostly laudatory reviews.".

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

"Laudatory" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Laudatory"?

"Laudatory" is pronounced /ˈlȯ-də-ˌtȯr-ē/ and divided into syllables as lau·da·to·ry.

What is the origin of the word "Laudatory"?

First known use: 1555.