Flattery & Praise Vocabulary

expressing feelings of gratitude or pleasure in an unrestrained way

“Her effusive praise made him blush with embarrassment.”

Origin: Latin effusus from effundere `to pour out` from ex- `out` + fundere `to pour`

expressing praise and commendation

“The laudatory review helped the book become a bestseller.”

Origin: Latin laudatorius from laudare `to praise` from laus `praise`

complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree

“His fulsome tribute to the retiring executive seemed overdone.”

Origin: Middle English fulsom from ful `full` + -som `some`, originally meaning `abundant, copious`

a public speech or text in praise of someone or something

“The panegyric celebrated the hero's lifetime achievements.”

Origin: Greek panēgyrikos from panēgyris `public assembly` from pan `all` + agyris `assembly`

a speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly

“The president delivered an encomium at the memorial service.”

Origin: Latin encomium from Greek enkōmion `eulogy` from en `in` + kōmos `revel, celebration`

an award or privilege granted as a special honor

“She received the highest accolade in her field.”

Origin: French accolade `embrace` from Italian accollare `to embrace` from Latin ad- `to` + collum `neck`

an expression of praise or approval

“The performance earned plaudits from critics worldwide.”

Origin: Latin plaudite `applaud!` imperative of plaudere `to clap, applaud`

formal or official praise

“He received a commendation for his bravery.”

Origin: Latin commendatio from commendare `to commit to one`s care, recommend` from com- `with` + mandare `to entrust'

approval or praise

“The project won the approbation of senior management.”

Origin: Latin approbatio from approbare `to approve` from ad- `to` + probare `to test, prove`

excessive admiration or praise

“The celebrity was uncomfortable with the constant adulation.”

Origin: Latin adulatio from adulari `to flatter`, possibly from ad- `to` + *olere `to smell sweetly`

great respect; reverence

“The artist's work inspired veneration from young painters.”

Origin: Latin veneratio from venerari `to revere` from venus `love, charm`

respect and admiration

“She held her mentor in the highest esteem.”

Origin: Old French estimer from Latin aestimare `to estimate, value, appraise`

humble submission and respect

“He spoke with deference to his elders.”

Origin: French déférence from déférer `to defer` from Latin deferre `to carry away, refer` from de- `down` + ferre `to carry`

special honor or respect shown publicly

“The film was a homage to classic Hollywood musicals.”

Origin: Old French homage from Latin hominaticum from homo `man`, referring to feudal ceremony of vassalage

an act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude or respect

“The concert was a tribute to the legendary musician.”

Origin: Latin tributum `tax, contribution` from tribuere `to assign, grant` from tribus `tribe`

to praise highly in speech or writing

“Friends gathered to eulogize the beloved teacher.”

Origin: Greek eulogizein from eu `well` + logizesthai `to speak` from logos `word, speech`

to praise enthusiastically

“Critics extolled the novel's innovative narrative structure.”

Origin: Latin extollere `to lift up, elevate` from ex- `out, up` + tollere `to raise`

to praise highly, especially in a public context

“The organization lauded her contributions to the community.”

Origin: Latin laudare `to praise` from laus `praise, glory`

to hold in very high regard; to praise highly

“The culture exalts individual achievement above all else.”

Origin: Latin exaltare from ex- `out, upward` + altus `high`

to describe or represent as admirable; to praise

“The biography glorified the subject while ignoring his flaws.”

Origin: Latin glorificare from gloria `glory` + facere `to make`

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

“The fawning waiter anticipated their every need.”

Origin: Old English fagnian `to rejoice`, related to fægen `glad`, later meaning `to show affection like a dog`

to admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively

“Teenagers often idolize pop stars.”

Origin: Greek eidōlon `image, phantom` from eidos `form`, referring to worship of idols