Synonyms of praising

praising

verb

present participle of praise

1

as in celebrating

to proclaim the glory of

hymns that praise God

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in applauding

to declare enthusiastic approval of

the school volunteers were praised for their excellent work in the reading program

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of praising

In praising Chatfield, Brown recalled a gathering at his home last year. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The night before, Adria Petty, Tom’s daughter, offered the transition from the performance to the award segment, praising everyone involved for an unforgettable moment on the long tail her father left behind. — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Following Miller’s dance on Wednesday, judge Carrie Ann Inaba got emotional when praising Miller for putting so much emotion into the routine. — Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech to the European Parliament on Thursday in Strasbourg, France praising the longstanding trade and economic partnership and cultural synergies that define the Europe-Canada relationship. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

The sweater has a perfect five-star rating, with reviewers praising the perfect fit and beautiful drape. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Vance also criticized border policy under former President Joe Biden while praising deportations. — Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

The 2021 Ballon d’Or ceremony featured the winner, Messi, praising Lewandowski in a speech in which Messi said that Lewandowski deserved to win. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The film is Bullock’s first in four years, and critics are ever-so-faintly praising her return to the big screen. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2026