English Explanatory Dictionary

laudatory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to praise, or the expression of praise.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɔːdətɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laudatory.wav

Word forms

laudatory more laudatory most laudatory

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin laudatōrius: compare Old French laudatoire.

Antonyms

derogatory disparaging

Related words

laudatories

Derived words

laudatorily overlaudatory unlaudatory
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