laudatory

[ law-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. containing or expressing praise:

   overwhelmed by the speaker's laudatory remarks.

   Synonyms: adulatory, commendatory, complimentary

laudatory

/ -trɪ; ˈlɔːdətərɪ /

adjective

1. expressing or containing praise; eulogistic

Other Words From

• lauda·tori·ly adverb
• over·lauda·tory adjective
• self-lauda·tory adjective
• un·lauda·tive adjective
• un·lauda·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of laudatory¹

1545–55; < Late Latin laudātōrius, equivalent to laudā ( re ) to laud + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

Although he seems unlikely to suffer — professionally or otherwise — from accommodating his wife’s position, the coverage of his role as a supportive spouse has often been laudatory, even gushing.

From Washington Post

His laudatory comments were perfect for the film, and we got sidetracked.

From Ozy

The first time round, in 2011, the critics, while not unkind, were not laudatory.

From The Daily Beast

Or, for that matter, say anything laudatory about Barack Obama.

From The Daily Beast

The morning after your performance your breakfast-table is covered with newspapers teeming with laudatory criticisms.

From Project Gutenberg

Look at this from the author of a very interesting and laudatory critique.

From Project Gutenberg

The specification is objected to as containing large portions that are merely laudatory.

From Project Gutenberg

Something between an earthly Queen and a divine Egeria; "Serena" he calls her; and, in his high-flown fashion, is very laudatory.

From Project Gutenberg

Homer names the Pelasgians only thrice, and each time with a laudatory epithet.

From Project Gutenberg