laudatory

/ˈlɔːdətəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɔːdətɔːri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈlȯ-də-ˌtȯr-ē/ (ame, mw)

laudatory — 形容詞

  • laudatorypositive
  • more laudatorycomparative
  • most laudatorysuperlative

1. Showing strong approval by speaking or writing about someone or something in a v

1.形容詞C1
釋義

稱讚的

正式而公開地表達讚賞

Showing strong approval by speaking or writing about someone or something in a very positive way.

例句

The newspaper printed a laudatory review of Hana's first piano album.

這家報紙刊出了一篇稱讚 Hana 首張鋼琴專輯的評論。

collocation: laudatory review

During the award dinner, the coach gave a laudatory speech about Mateo.

在頒獎晚宴上，教練發表了一段稱讚 Mateo 的致詞。

collocation: laudatory speech

同義詞
  • 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.

反義詞
  • 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.