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

That money has been transformed into frequent online and television ads either stinging or lauding the two candidates. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Guests lingered over cocktails, lauding Ghesquière’s formidable creative prowess, personal warmth and loyalty. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026

Spatola leaves behind his wife, Jamie Krzyzewski, three children and a wide circle of colleagues lauding his character, humility and passion for basketball. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

But while the federal government is lauding the new AI program, many aviation experts are wary of letting the technology take off. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026

Officers were notified about the situation after Charlotte called 911, her family friends previously told the AP, lauding her for her heroic act. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

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

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