commendation

commendation

noun

Definition of COMMENDATION

1

a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed <a firefighter who has been awarded several commendations for bravery>

Synonyms acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, mention

Related Words decoration, medal, ribbon; accolade, award, honor, kudo, prize, tribute; dedication

2

a formal expression of praise <a new novel that has received enthusiastic commendations from most of the critics>

Synonyms accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, eulogium, eulogy, homage, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute

Related Words award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize; acclaim, acclamation, laudation; applause, plaudit(s); bravo, hallelujah, kudo; approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation

Near Antonyms censure, condemnation, denunciation, indictment, rebuke, reprimand, reproof; admonition, correction, harangue, lecture, sermon

3

commendations pl  archaic  best wishes <his Lordship extends his hearty commendations>

Synonyms commendations [archaic], congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects

Related Words approval, benediction, blessing, endorsement (also indorsement); acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), citation, commendation; adulation, flattery, praise; well-wishing

Near Antonyms dig, gibe (or jibe), insult, put-down, taunt