lauded

[ law-did ]

adjective

1. praised or extolled; spoken highly of:

   This issue of the lauded literary magazine Seedlings gathers fiction, poetry, and essays by 30 of today’s most innovative writers.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of laud ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·laud·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lauded¹

laud ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

The lauded chef built a nonprofit from scratch to meet unprecedented need for nutritious meals in underserved communities, and he’s just getting started

From Eater

But many spirits experts have long lauded Japanese whiskies as formidable—even the most elegant—drams.

From The Daily Beast

It had to be an unpleasant shock for the much-lauded Bratton.

From The Daily Beast

She was the third-wave feminism firebrand, famous and lauded.

From The Daily Beast

Similarly, television shows that include gay characters are lauded for being so “brave” and for changing culture for the better.

From The Daily Beast

The Mayans are lauded for their achievements—their art & architecture, intricate calendar, and developed culture.

From The Daily Beast

It was generally lauded by Spaniards, whilst it filled all classes of natives with indignation.

From Project Gutenberg

As you won honor after honor, and Christian and Moslem lauded you, was your gladness greater than mine?

From Project Gutenberg

Why did not art, science, philosophy, and literature save the most lauded nations of the ancient world?

From Project Gutenberg

In it the cleverness of Miss Sally Blossom was lauded to the skies.

From Project Gutenberg

Among his later poetry there is also one on 'Columbus and Washington,' in which, of course, both are lauded.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• acclaimed
• distinguished
• eminent
• esteemed
• famed
• great
• illustrious
• notable
• noted
• outstanding
• prominent
• well-known