laud

¹laud

noun \ˈlȯd\

Definition of LAUD

1

plural but sing or plural in constr often capitalized : an office of solemn praise to God forming with matins the first of the canonical hours

2

: praise, acclaim

Examples of LAUD

1. <an actor who in his lifetime received all the laud and honor that the theater world could bestow>

Origin of LAUD

Middle English laudes (plural), from Medieval Latin, from Latin, plural of laud-, laus praise

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to LAUD

Synonyms: acclaim, accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, homage, honor, kudos, glory, laurels, props [slang], réclame, sun

Related Words: celebrity, fame, renown, repute; compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute; acclamation, ovation, plaudit, praise, rave, rhapsody; citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation; elevation, enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification

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Rhymes with LAUD

awed, baud, bawd, broad, clawed, flawed, fraud, gaud, god, jawed, yod