Laudatory
(adjective)
- Expressing or giving praise.
- Praising, complimentary, commendable.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin laudatorius, from laudare "to praise".
Examples:
- The speech was filled with laudatory comments about the honoree's achievements.
- The reviews were overwhelmingly laudatory, praising the book's style and content.
- The employee received a laudatory evaluation from her supervisor.
- The painting was met with laudatory remarks from the art critics.
- The song was a laudatory tribute to the country's heroic past.