Laudatory
mediumPositive toneLAW-duh-tor-ee
adjective
Definition
Expressing praise and commendation
Memory hook
LAUD-ATORY: full of LAUD (praise) — expressing high praise and commendation.
Word roots
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Examples
“The biography took an excessively laudatory tone.”
“His laudatory speech honored the retiring professor.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The biography took an excessively ______ tone.”
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laudatory
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GRE Tip
Laudatory is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "complimentary" or "adulatory" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "critical".
Related GRE Words
laud
To praise highly; to extol
applaud
To show approval by clapping; to express warm approval or praise
commend
To praise formally or officially; to recommend
plaudits
Praise; enthusiastic approval
acclaim
Enthusiastic public praise or approval
accolade
An award or privilege granted as a special honor; high praise
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