laudatory
/ˈlɔːdətəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɔːdətɔːri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlȯ-də-ˌtȯr-ē/ (ame, mw)
laudatory — adjective
- laudatorypositive
- more laudatorycomparative
- most laudatorysuperlative
1. Showing strong approval by speaking or writing about someone or something in a v
Showing strong approval by speaking or writing about someone or something in a very positive way.
The newspaper printed a laudatory review of Hana's first piano album.
collocation: laudatory review
During the award dinner, the coach gave a laudatory speech about Mateo.
collocation: laudatory speech
Nadia blushed when her manager sent a laudatory email to the whole team.
The museum brochure used laudatory language to describe the new sculpture.
The online report sounded so laudatory that readers missed the product's faults.
- praising
Plain everyday word for speaking well of someone or something.
- complimentary
Can describe polite approval, not always the stronger public praise implied by 'laudatory'.
- glowing
Warmer and more enthusiastic, often sounding emotionally admiring.
- admiring
Focuses more on the speaker's feeling of respect than on the wording itself.
- critical
Points out faults instead of highlighting merits.
- disparaging
Expresses disrespect or belittling rather than praise.
- dismissive
Treats the subject as unimportant rather than worthy of approval.
文法句型
laudatory + review/article/speech/remarks
be/sound + laudatory
be + laudatory + about/toward + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in formal writing about reviews, speeches, articles, or official comments. Distinguish it from 'complimentary': 'laudatory' suggests more deliberate or public praise, not just a polite nice remark.