laudation

noun

lau·da·tion | \ lȯ-ˈdā-shən

How to pronounce laudation (audio)

\

Definition of laudation

: the act of praising : eulogy

Examples of laudation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Reve’s quintuple pirouettes in Basilio’s equally impressive variations brought gleeful laudations from the crowd, this critic included. — Lauren Warnecke, chicagotribune.com, "Ballet Nacional de Cuba's 'Don Quixote' is unapologetically unrefreshed — and the dancing is glorious," 19 May 2018 Reve’s quintuple pirouettes in Basilio’s equally impressive variations brought gleeful laudations from the crowd, this critic included. — Lauren Warnecke, chicagotribune.com, "Ballet Nacional de Cuba's 'Don Quixote' is unapologetically unrefreshed — and the dancing is glorious," 19 May 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'laudation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about laudation

Dictionary Entries near laudation

Statistics for laudation

Cite this Entry

“Laudation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laudation. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster

Comments on laudation

What made you want to look up laudation? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

meticulous

Listen to the pronunciation of meticulous

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Who Knew?

What is a ruelle?

Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Anagram puzzles meet word search.

TAKE THE QUIZ