laudatory
Full of praise
Laudatory means expressing praise or admiration: a laudatory review, laudatory remarks about her leadership.
The word often describes formal or public expressions of approval—speeches, articles, tributes.
Something laudatory celebrates its subject rather than criticizing or analyzing neutrally.
Excessively praising, often insincerely
- glowingGiving off steady light
- approvingExpressing favorable judgment
- commendatoryExpressing praise or approval
- complimentaryFree or expressing praise
eulogistic · adulatory · approbatory · effusive · fawning · rave · positive · celebratory
Formal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- tributeOffering of respect
- kudosPraise and honor
- encomiumFormal speech of tribute
panegyric · eulogy · homage · adulation · extolment · approbation · acclamation · ovation
Metal honor token
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- citationMention of a source
- awardHonor given for merit
knighthood · insignia · emblem · ceremony · merit · valor · gallantry · honoree
flattering
Excessively praising, often insincerely
- glowingGiving off steady light
- approvingExpressing favorable judgment
- commendatoryExpressing praise or approval
complimentary · eulogistic · adulatory · approbatory · effusive · fawning · rave · positive · celebratory · congratulatory
commendation
Formal expression of approval
encomium · panegyric · eulogy · homage · adulation · extolment · approbation · acclamation · ovation · glorification
medal
Metal honor token
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- citationMention of a source
award · knighthood · insignia · emblem · ceremony · merit · valor · gallantry · honoree · laureate
laudatorycritical
Expressing disapproval or importance
condemnatory · disparaging · censorious · damning · derogatory
applause, applaud, laud, laudable, plaudits, lauded, lauds, laudation, plaudit