extolled
Sang praises for
Extolled is the past tense of extol, meaning to praise highly or enthusiastically.
The word carries a sense of elevation—lifting someone or something up through words: Critics extolled the film as a masterpiece.
She extolled the virtues of patience.
The praise implied by extol tends toward the effusive or formal.
Publicly honored or celebrated
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- commendedExpressed approval of
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
glorified · honored · hailed · venerated · revered · esteemed · eulogized · lionized
Expression of approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- tributeOffering of respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- panegyricElaborate formal tribute speech
accolade · plaudit · kudos · homage · adulation · glorification · encomium · testimonial
Courage in danger
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- virtueMoral goodness or merit
excellence · merit · greatness · brilliance · genius · wisdom · courage · generosity
lauded
Publicly honored or celebrated
- applaudedExpressed approval audibly
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- commendedExpressed approval of
acclaimed · glorified · honored · hailed · venerated · revered · esteemed · eulogized · lionized · adulated
praise
Expression of approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- tributeOffering of respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
panegyric · accolade · plaudit · kudos · homage · adulation · glorification · encomium · testimonial · ode
valor
Courage in danger
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
virtue · excellence · merit · greatness · brilliance · genius · wisdom · courage · generosity · dedication
extolledcondemned
Officially declared unfit
denounced · criticized · excoriated · vilified · castigated