extolled

American

[ik-stohld] / ɪkˈstoʊld /

adjective

highly praised; lauded or acclaimed.

Her much extolled skill on the harmonica fuses with her partner’s evocative fiddle and banjo playing to create a distinctive world sound.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of extol.

Other Word Forms

self-extolled adjective
unextolled adjective

Etymology

Origin of extolled

First recorded in 1600–10, for an earlier sense; extol + -ed ² for the adjective; extol + -ed ¹ for the verb

Example Sentences

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“Craft was extolled; uniformity was deplored,” Mr. Brand writes.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2019, Phoenix News, a state-affiliated broadcaster, extolled the virtues of buying property in Palau, citing abundant tourism resources and relaxed legislation.

From BBC

She had reminded them to bring books to read, and extolled the virtues of patience while traveling, and the importance of taking naps.

From Literature

In January 2006 Gotham’s creator, Joel Greenblatt, had gone on television to promote a book and, when asked to name his favorite “value investors,” had extolled the virtues of a rare talent named Mike Burry.

From Literature

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who attended Wednesday’s session, has extolled tariffs’ contribution to deficit reduction.

From The Wall Street Journal

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