"laudatory" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈlɔːdətɹi/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laudatory.wav Forms: more laudatory [comparative], most laudatory [superlative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin laudatōrius: compare Old French laudatoire. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|laudatōrius}} Latin laudatōrius, {{uder|en|fro|laudatoire}} Old French laudatoire Head templates: {{en-adj}} laudatory (comparative more laudatory, superlative most laudatory)
  1. Of or pertaining to praise, or the expression of praise. Related terms: laudatories Translations (of or pertaining to praise): élogieux (French), laudatorio (Spanish)
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