laudatory — expressing praise and commendation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing praise and commendation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːdətɔːri/
Korean meaning: 칭찬하는, 찬양하는
Korean pronunciation: **로**더토리
Example Sentences
- The food critic wrote a laudatory review of the restaurant that made reservations impossible to get.
- Her laudatory introduction of the guest speaker went on so long that people forgot who was actually giving the presentation.
- The CEO's laudatory email about work-life balance was sent at 3 AM on a Sunday.
laudatory
ADJECTIVE//ˈlɔːdətɔːri//
expressing praise and commendation
The principal gives a laudatory speech while presenting the achievement award
From laboratory success to laudatory oratory!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'laudatorius', derived from 'laudare' meaning 'to praise'. The word entered English in the 16th century through academic and literary contexts.
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📝Examples
“The food critic wrote a laudatory review of the restaurant that made reservations impossible to get.”
“Her laudatory introduction of the guest speaker went on so long that people forgot who was actually giving the presentation.”
“The CEO's laudatory email about work-life balance was sent at 3 AM on a Sunday.”
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