extolment
Lavish verbal tribute
Extolment is the act of praising enthusiastically or lauding someone's virtues or accomplishments.
The word is rare, with most speakers preferring praise or the more common noun form extolling: His extolment of her achievements bordered on excessive.
Formal expression of praise
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- acclamationEnthusiastic public praise
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
kudos · plaudits · acclaim · compliment · flattery · approval · endorsement · appreciation
Expression of deep respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
memorial · ode · citation · salute · honorific · accolade · recognition · celebration
High regard, moral dignity
- valorCourage in danger
- dignityInnate personal worth
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- nobilityTitled ruling class
gallantry · merit · heroism · righteousness · uprightness · worthiness · excellence · prestige
laudation
Formal expression of praise
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- acclamationEnthusiastic public praise
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
applause · kudos · plaudits · acclaim · compliment · flattery · approval · endorsement · appreciation · congratulations
homage
Expression of deep respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
- testimonialStatement praising someone's qualities
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
dedication · memorial · ode · citation · salute · honorific · accolade · recognition · celebration · laurels
honor
High regard, moral dignity
nobility · gallantry · merit · heroism · righteousness · uprightness · worthiness · excellence · prestige · esteem
extolmentcondemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
denunciation · censure · criticism · vilification · defamation