laudatory

adjective

lau·​da·​to·​ry ˈlȯ-də-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce laudatory (audio)
: of, relating to, or expressing praise
laudatory reviews

Examples of laudatory in a Sentence

The play received mostly laudatory reviews.
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For the documentary, Springsteen offered the most laudatory summation of Jeffreys’ talents. Jim Farber, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025 For a laudatory inventory of their ups and downs (but mostly the ups), there’s a number of establishment publications’ video series. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 May 2025 Still, Ukraine’s supporters are likely to be disappointed with Trump’s laudatory remarks of Putin and potential business deals. Laura Kelly, The Hill, 19 May 2025 But not all the tributes to the pope’s life were purely laudatory. Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laudatory

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of laudatory was in 1555

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“Laudatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laudatory. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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laudatory

adjective
lau·​da·​to·​ry ˈlȯd-ə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce laudatory (audio)
-ˌtȯr-
: expressing praise

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