Synonyms of lauded

lauded

verb

past tense of laud

1

as in praised

to declare enthusiastic approval of

the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• applauded
• hailed
• acclaimed
• commended
• saluted
• touted
• cheered
• accredited
• endorsed
• cracked up
• approved
• recommended
• celebrated
• clapped
• extolled
• rose (to)
• favored
• eulogized
• ballyhooed
• doffed one's hat to
• supported
• bravoed
• rooted (for)
• emblazoned
• overpraised
• idolized
• sang
• flattered
• magnified
• glorified
• adulated
• belauded
• deified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocked
• slammed
• panned
• disparaged
• criticized
• blamed
• belittled
• put down
• censured
• admonished
• rebuked
• reprimanded
• reproached
• reprobated
• reprehended
• excoriated
• reproved
• castigated
• vilified
• lambasted
• discommended
• skewered
• chid
• slagged
• keelhauled

2

as in celebrated

to proclaim the glory of

the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praised
• celebrated
• blessed
• extolled
• applauded
• hymned
• worshipped
• emblazoned
• exalted
• saluted
• hailed
• commended
• resounded
• cheered
• complimented
• cited
• magnified
• acclaimed
• renowned
• glorified
• idolized
• eulogized
• caroled
• chanted
• adored
• deified
• recommended
• belauded
• rhapsodized
• touted
• flattered
• cracked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blamed
• criticized
• censured
• reprobated
• admonished
• reproved
• rebuked
• reprehended
• reprimanded
• reproached
• castigated
• lambasted
• chid
• keelhauled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lauded

Stevens lauded Jake Moody, whom the Commanders released, for helping him and showing him the way as a rookie. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Critically lauded, the record wades into global politics and presents Bey’s Pan-Islamic sentiments by incorporating elements of Middle Eastern music. — David Harris, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

During an interview with The Independent in May, Panettiere recalled how she was lauded for her acting skills at a very early age and began to associate professional praise with maternal affection. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In his statement following Panettiere’s death, Fywell lauded the young duo. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

Experts lauded TrumpRx, the White House’s website funneling Americans to the best deals on a variety of prescription drugs, for bringing a helpful resource and more price transparency to the public. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Sociology professor Jason Arday was lauded as the youngest-ever Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge in 2023. — August 17, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Proponents in the spaceflight industry have lauded the moves as a way to do away with overly restrictive bureaucratic red tape that burdens launch providers. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Katie Miller, the former White House official who is married to deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller, lauded Ocasio-Cortez for pursuing motherhood. — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026