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Laudatory (adj) means expressing or full of praise.

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Expressing or full of praise.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin laudatōrius: compare Old French laudatoire.

Synonyms

praiseful praising

Antonyms

disparaging derogatory

Related words

insulting praising derogatory disparaging derisive

Rhymes for laudatory

Cory Tory gory dory Rory ivory glory story theory memory priory savory

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What is the meaning of laudatory?

"laudatory" (adj) means expressing or full of praise.

What is another word for laudatory?

Other words for "laudatory" include praiseful, praising.

What is the opposite of laudatory?

Opposites of "laudatory" include disparaging, derogatory.

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