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lauded

laud
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lawd]
    • /lɔd/
    • /lɔːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lawd]
    • /lɔd/

Definitions of lauded word

  • verb with object lauded to praise; extol. 1
  • noun lauded a song or hymn of praise. 1
  • noun lauded lauds, (used with a singular or plural verb) Ecclesiastical. a canonical hour, marked especially by psalms of praise, usually recited with matins. 1
  • noun lauded Simple past tense and past participle of laud. 1

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Origin of lauded

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; (v.) Middle English lauden < Latin laudāre to praise, derivative of laus (stem laud-) praise; (noun) Middle English laude, back formation from laudes (plural) < Late Latin, special use of plural of Latin laus praise

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Parts of speech for Lauded

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

lauded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

lauded usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for lauded

adjective lauded

  • renowned — celebrated; famous.
  • redoubted — dreaded; formidable.
  • flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • namer — a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.

Antonyms for lauded

adjective lauded

  • fallen — past participle of fall.

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