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laudatory

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities
US /ˈlɔdəˌtɔri/ UK /ˈlɔːdətɹi/
Freq #155538

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Expressing strong praise.

    The film received laudatory reviews from almost every critic.

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Synonyms
1 adj · expressing strong praise. praisefulpraising
Opposites
derogatorydisparaging

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin laudatōrius: compare Old French laudatoire.

laudatōrius Latin
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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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