lauded
Given great honor
Lauded is the past tense of laud, meaning praised highly or celebrated: The film was lauded by critics.
The word carries a formal, sometimes ceremonial tone—you're more likely to see someone lauded in reviews or speeches than in casual conversation.
Her contributions to the field have been widely lauded.
Praised with enthusiasm
- commendedExpressed approval of
- praisedExpressed approval of
- hailedCalled to get attention
- celebratedWidely known and praised
glorified · eulogized · heralded · lionized · touted · vaunted · ballyhooed · acclaimed
Deeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- respectedHeld in high regard
- admiredRegarded with approval
valued · cherished · treasured · prized · appreciated · beloved · idolized · worshipped
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- medalMetal honor token
- tributeOffering of respect
- awardHonor given for merit
- commendationFormal expression of approval
accolade · distinction · recognition · ceremony · valor · meritorious · laureate · citation
extolled
Praised with enthusiasm
celebrated · glorified · eulogized · heralded · lionized · touted · vaunted · ballyhooed · acclaimed · cheered
revered
Deeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- respectedHeld in high regard
admired · valued · cherished · treasured · prized · appreciated · beloved · idolized · worshipped · adored
decorated
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commendation · accolade · distinction · recognition · ceremony · valor · meritorious · laureate · citation · trophy
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
- stood outshined, noticeable, striking, popped, prominent
- reveredworshipped, venerated, revered, adored, idolized
laudedcriticized
Expressed disapproval of
condemned · denounced · vilified · excoriated · disparaged
laudedignored
Purposely not noticed
overlooked · unrecognized · forgotten · neglected · anonymous
applaud, laud, applauded, laudable, applauding, laudatory, plaudits, lauds, laudation