Synonyms of lauding

lauding

verb

present participle of laud

1

as in praising

to declare enthusiastic approval of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praising
• applauding
• hailing
• acclaiming
• commending
• saluting
• cheering
• touting
• endorsing
• accrediting
• cracking up
• extolling
• approving
• recommending
• clapping
• celebrating
• rising (to)
• eulogizing
• ballyhooing
• doffing one's hat to
• favoring
• supporting
• singing
• emblazoning
• glorifying
• rooting (for)
• flattering
• bravoing
• idolizing
• magnifying
• deifying
• overpraising
• adulating
• belauding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• knocking
• slamming
• panning
• disparaging
• belittling
• blaming
• criticizing
• censuring
• putting down
• admonishing
• chiding
• rebuking
• reprimanding
• reproaching
• reprobating
• excoriating
• reproving
• castigating
• lambasting
• vilifying
• discommending
• slagging
• skewering
• reprehending
• keelhauling

2

as in celebrating

to proclaim the glory of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praising
• celebrating
• blessing
• extolling
• hymning
• applauding
• exalting
• worshipping
• saluting
• commending
• resounding
• cheering
• hailing
• glorifying
• emblazoning
• complimenting
• magnifying
• citing
• acclaiming
• caroling
• chanting
• eulogizing
• idolizing
• deifying
• recommending
• rhapsodizing
• adoring
• belauding
• touting
• flattering
• renowning
• cracking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blaming
• criticizing
• censuring
• chiding
• admonishing
• reproving
• rebuking
• reprobating
• reproaching
• reprimanding
• reprehending
• castigating
• lambasting
• keelhauling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lauding

Kings general manager Scott Perry and coach Doug Christie praised Westbrook throughout the season, lauding his fierce competitive drive and leadership. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

But while some are lauding the idea, others feel that adding this technology into schools might bring more problems than solutions. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 31 July 2026

The sneakers have earned glowing reviews from healthcare professionals and shoppers with painful foot ailments alike, lauding their comfort for standing- and walking-heavy days. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Indeed, the underwriters used some uncharacteristically florid language in lauding SpaceX’s prospects. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Telemundo is hearing the praise, and has thanked English-speakers — as well as Noah directly — for lauding its coverage. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Paltrow and Goop settled the lawsuit in 2018, with then-Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley lauding the task force’s work. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

Or lauding his attainment of the nation’s highest office without much schooling at all? — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026

Huerta, who turned 96 in April, spoke during Saturday’s ceremony and called for an end to homophobia and violence against women while lauding gains made by farmworkers through organizing. — Jeff Horseman, Daily News, 17 May 2026